Licensed Practical Nurse

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; Nunnelly (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Promises / The Ranch TN, part of Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nunnelly, TN to support medical care under the Medical Director's supervision.

The role involves coordinating with physicians, completing nursing assessments, medication administration, patient education on detox and recovery, and contributing to quality assurance. Availability for 24-hour coverage and every-other-weekend shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license issued in Tennessee.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Available for 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am shifts.
• Willing to work every other weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Meets with new clients and assists in medical and health assessments.
• Coordinates with physicians to address admission orders and services.
• Documents nursing assessments, MD/NP orders, and treatment plans.
• Directs patient care and reports changes in condition or safety risks.
• Provides education on detox, recovery, medications, and health issues.
• Reconciles medication sheets and oversees disposal; reconciles pharmacy orders daily.
• Assists with QA and infection control training.
• Attends treatment planning conferences and staff meetings.
• Available for 24-hour coverage for emergencies.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

CPR/First Aid

US work eligibility

Shift flexibility

Weekend rotation

Job description

Promises / The Ranch TN is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team in Nunnelly, TN.

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for meeting clients' basic medical needs under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director. Contributes toward the planning, delivery and evaluation of client care and treatment plan.

Job Responsibilities

• Meets with new clients and assists in completing the medical and health assessment/questionnaire
• Coordinates with attending physicians to ensure all admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided
• Completes client treatment plan documentation including nursing assessments, transcription of MD and NP phone orders, medication administration, client progress, inclusion of physical health services and other related issues
• Directs patient care and reports observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies and safety risks
• Provides ongoing patient education on all aspects of detox, recovery, medications and other health issues
• Reconciles QA client medication sheets to ensure clients are receiving appropriate meds and oversees proper medication destruction
• Reconciles pharmacy orders daily
• Assists with development and implementation of quality assurance program and trains staff for infection control, nursing, pharmaceutical, ancillary and laboratory services
• Attends treatment planning conferences and professional staff meetings
• Available for 24 hour coverage for consultation and emergencies

Requirements

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued in Tennessee
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Available to work 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am shifts
• Available to work every other weekend rotation

Benefits

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!

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