Licensed Practical Nurse
The Recovery Village•Nunnelly, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for meeting clients’ basic medical needs under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director. The role contributes to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of client care and treatment plans at The Ranch TN, a behavioral health program in Nunnelly, Tennessee.
Requirements
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued in Tennessee.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Available to work either 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Available to work an every-other-weekend rotation.
Responsibilities
- Meet with new clients and assist with completing medical and health assessments or questionnaires.
- Coordinate with attending physicians to ensure admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided.
- Complete client treatment plan documentation, including nursing assessments, transcription of physician and nurse practitioner phone orders, medication administration, client progress, physical health services, and related issues.
- Direct patient care and report observed changes in mental status or physical condition, responses to emergencies, and safety risks.
- Provide ongoing patient education about detox, recovery, medications, and other health issues.
- Reconcile client medication sheets to ensure appropriate medication administration and oversee proper medication destruction.
- Reconcile pharmacy orders daily.
- Assist with developing and implementing quality assurance programs and train staff in infection control, nursing, pharmaceutical, ancillary, and laboratory services.
- Attend treatment planning conferences and professional staff meetings.
- Be available for 24-hour consultation and emergency coverage.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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