What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (Nashville) position at Buffalo Valley?
JOB TITLE: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
LOCATION: Nashville TN - Detox Center
SCHEDULE: Full Time / All Shifts available include 7a-7p / 7p-7a with rotating weekend shift coverage
Licensed Practical Nurse Summary
Provides care for clients dealing with co-occurring disorders in a detox setting located in Nashville TN
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
- Pass Background Check and Drug Screen required
- Must have strong computer skills with ability to type 30 wpm
- Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational skills with paperwork
- Keeps a current CPR and First Aid certifications
- 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.
