LPN or Nurse Evening Shift

$4k sign on bonus!!  Free Parking Downtown *  Free meal * Great Benefits                              

Work at one of the Top 3 Addiction Treatment Centers according to Newsweek Magazine

Are you someone who wants to make a difference in the battle against alcohol and drug addiction? We are looking for committed individuals to join our team in our daily fight, teaching people to save their own lives. Help us inspire change today.

We help people recover from addiction and co-occurring disorders.

We are looking for team members who share our passion and belief that recovery is possible.

Resume Required

Qualifications: Registered Nurse or  LPN   license from State of Tennessee and two years related experience; experience working with adults with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders highly desirable. This is  2nd shift - 8 hours - 5 days a week.

Job Summary: Provide medical screening of all clients, conduct other screening, admission and referral interviews as scheduled; act as liaison with Clinical Department to assure physical histories and examinations are scheduled and completed; provide recommended medical treatments and referrals; dispense medications when on duty and supervise self-medication procedures; maintain appropriate medical records and provide relevant medical information to other clinical staff; perform other related duties as required.

Duties: 

• Assure that clients are medically appropriate for admission to agency programs 

• Conduct TB skin tests on new clients and staff

• Act as liaison with Lead Nurse to provide recommended treatments to clients 

• Conduct/monitor pill counts with MAT clients as needed

• Obtain urine specimens as needed 

• Conduct evaluations of clients medical and/or psychiatric complaints and make referrals to appropriate clinics or physicians when indicated  

• Dispense medication when on duty and monitor compliance with self-medication procedures as supervised by on-duty staff in absence of  nurse

• Provide appropriate documentation of all medical evaluations, complaints, recommendations, treatments and referrals 

• Provide nutritional counseling to clients in accordance with accepted dietary standards for healthful recovery and the individual's needs 

• Assist with organizing and maintaining inventory control of all medications, emergency, and medical supplies

• Other duties assigned

• Must be willing to work occassional weekends