Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Hohenwald, TN

JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

LOCATION: Hohenwald, TN

SCHEDULE: Full-Time / 1st Shift, Mon-Fri including some weekend shift coverage

SALARY: D.O.E

Licensed Practical Nurse Summary

Provides care for clients dealing with co-occurring disorders in a residential Substance Abuse treatment setting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Takes client's vital signs, treats wounds, and evaluates physical condition of clients as needed in emergency situations
• Maintains record of persons treated, and prepares incident reports
• Completes client medical history to be added to the clinical record
• Performs tuberculosis testing on all clients at time of admission and employees and makes appropriate referrals for individual's exhibiting S/S of TB or presenting with positive TB test
• Is responsible for the follow-up and documentation of medical information into the client's clinical record
• Completes the medical admission process and assists the medical records department, as needed
• Is available to answer medical questions after hours as needed by on-call staff
• Performs other duties as required or needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Active Unencumbered Nursing License in the State of Tennessee, required
• Must have strong computer skills with ability to type 30 wpm
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational skills with paperwork
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications (required).
• Must pass background check and drug screening (required).
• Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hired

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Nursing,required
• High School Diploma or GED

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Health
• Vision
• Dental insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• 401K
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)
• Optional: AFLAC policies available through payroll deduction

Please apply online at https://buffalovalley.e3applicants.com/

Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Buffalo Valley does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.