Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - PRN

Southeast Addiction Facilities Master; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHEAST DETOX LLC in Rome, GA is seeking a licensed practical nurse to support daily clinical operations in a behavioral health setting. You will assist physicians, coordinate appointments, and help maintain accurate documentation in the EHR.

The role emphasizes teamwork within a multidisciplinary staff, adherence to HIPAA, and handling medication processes, urine drug screens, and paperwork such as FMLA. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, primary care, or outpatient settings is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with daily clinical operations.
• Coordinate patient scheduling for medical and psychiatric appointments.
• Perform and document patient vital signs.
• Collect and process urine drug screens.
• Assist with medication ordering, medication refills, prior authorizations, and medication reconciliation.
• Monitor medication inventory and communicate medication-related concerns to providers.
• Assist patients with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Short-Term Disability (STD), and other medical paperwork.
• Coordinate laboratory orders and communicate results to providers when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and administrative personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to patient questions and coordinate follow-up care.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing experience

Behavioral health experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Urine drug screening

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: SOUTHEAST DETOX LLC - ROME, GA 30165Position Summary

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with daily clinical operations.
• Coordinate patient scheduling for medical and psychiatric appointments.
• Perform and document patient vital signs.
• Collect and process urine drug screens.
• Assist with medication ordering, medication refills, prior authorizations, and medication reconciliation.
• Monitor medication inventory and communicate medication-related concerns to providers.
• Assist patients with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Short-Term Disability (STD), and other medical paperwork.
• Coordinate laboratory orders and communicate results to providers when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and administrative personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to patient questions and coordinate follow-up care.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine, primary care, or outpatient settings is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medication management and refill requests.
• Familiarity with urine drug screening protocols.
• Knowledge of controlled substance regulations.
• Experience assisting with disability and FMLA paperwork.

Qualifications