Licensed Practical Nurse 7P-7A

Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc • Nashville, TN

1h • Onsite

About The Position

CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team. Cumberland Heights is a community dedicated to providing the highest quality care for individuals and families affected by chemical dependency. Their treatment approach encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery, fostering a safe, loving, and healing environment that integrates professional excellence with the principles of the Twelve Steps. The LPN will support this mission by providing direct patient care in a cost-effective manner.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with a current Tennessee LPN license in good standing.
• One (1) year of post-licensure medical/surgical experience preferred, particularly in behavioral healthcare.
• CPI, First Aid/CPR, and automatic external defibrillation certification required or eligible.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to quickly learn and use various clinical software.
• Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make crucial decisions while knowing when consultation is needed.
• Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients’ experiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and/or training.
• Ability to apply information regarding cultural/age/population specific characteristics to patient care.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Ability to de-escalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis.
• If recovering, two (2) years of verifiable abstinence required.

Nice To Haves

• Active participation in a twelve-step program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements/supervises the plan of care for detoxification patients, evaluating effectiveness based on clinical findings.
• Interprets, transcribes, implements, or supervises physician's orders.
• Administers and documents medications (excluding IV medications).
• Triages rehabilitation patients, treating and referring according to orders, and consulting with RN staff as needed.
• Oversees the work of medical and clinical assistants.
• Implements and evaluates strategies to manage physical health problems, including teaching.
• Performs CPR and First Aid as needed, including the use of an automatic external defibrillator.
• Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.
• Acts as Charge Nurse for shift as assigned, managing overall operations, coordinating administrative tasks (medication/chart audits, emergency medication/equipment audits), and ensuring a welcoming, safe, and healing environment.
• Recommends improvements to the quality and delivery of services.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including those of a Patient Care Partner.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
• Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
• 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees