Licensed Practical Nurse LPN – Detox & Residential Care - PT/FT

Buffalo Valley Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Paid Vacation and Sick time

401K

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)

Optional AFLAC policies

Job summary

Buffalo Valley Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care in a residential detox setting for adults with co-occurring conditions. The role supports client health and safety by delivering care per nursing standards and organizational policies.

Full-time and part-time shifts available, including weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include vital signs, wound care, documenting medical history, TB testing, and after-hours on-call support; position

Qualifications

• Active unencumbered TN nursing license required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications must be current.
• Strong computer skills; able to type 30 wpm.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with paperwork.
• Pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs, treats wounds, and evaluates client condition in emergencies.
• Maintains clinical records and prepares incident reports.
• Completes medical history and admissions documentation.
• Performs TB testing and referrals for TB symptoms or positive tests.
• Responds to after-hours medical questions; on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Active TN Nursing License

CPR & First Aid

Documentation & Records

Computer skills 30 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN program completion

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN – Detox & Residential Care - PT/FT

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Detox & Residential Care
Location: Nashville TN - Detox Center

Schedule: Full Time & Part Time- Different Shifts Available, including weekends and holidays

Position Summary

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care in a residential detox setting serving adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. This role supports client health and safety by delivering care in accordance with applicable nursing standards and organizational policies
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
• Must have strong computer skills with ability to type 30 wpm
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational skills with paperwork
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications (required).
• Must pass background check and drug screening (required).
• Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hired

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
• High School Diploma or GED

Benefits Available

• Health
• Vision
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• 401K
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)
• Optional: AFLAC policies available through payroll deduction

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.