Licensed Practical NurseBradford Health Services, Inc. • Southaven, MS, United States

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bradford Health Services, Inc. • Southaven, MS, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)? Join our team and be the healing hand that guides individuals on their path to recovery from substance abuse. Are you up for the challenge?

Bradford Health Services is an industry leader in effective and affordable drug and alcohol rehab programs. We offer 25 top-quality addiction treatment facilities across 5 southeast states including Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Bradford has proudly served these communities for over 45 years.

We are actively looking for experienced and caring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team at our Woodland Recovery location in Southaven, Mississippi. This is a great opportunity to join an established industry leader where passion and team spirit are nurtured and rewarded!

Perks for our employees :

A competitive salary plus benefits
Generous Paid Time Off for Work-Life Balance
Opportunities to provide care through a variety of specialty treatment programs
Professional growth opportunities

Our culture is best in class too!

At Bradford Health Services, we understand that an industry-leading company is not built by one person. It takes an entire team to unite for a bigger purpose. This is why we believe in a company culture that values your effort and provides you with the resources you need to provide high-quality service. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

Complete and document an accurate and comprehensive Nursing Assessment within twenty-four (24) hours of patient's admission.

Assess the acuity of withdrawal and intervene according to the Physician's policy, procedures, and protocol.

Establish and maintain rapport with patients and their family members.

Monitor vital signs (B / P, Pulse, Respirations) and administer medications when ordered by a physician.

Perform venipuncture on patients without harm.

Transcribe physician orders, order medication, and be accountable for controlled medications.

Perform routine monitoring and testing, e.g., blood glucose monitoring, audiometric screening, and EKG.

Provide health / medical education to patients and family members as appropriate.

Requirements :

Graduate of approved School of Nursing, current State license (LPN)

Experience with adults preferred.

Must be able to continuously sit from ½ to 4 hours per 8-hour shift.

Must be able to see 20 / 40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid acceptable).

Must be capable of administering First Aid and CPR.

Walk within the facility approximately 1 mile per 8-hour shift.

Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations.

If recovering, must have two (2) years of continuous abstinence.

Create a job alert for this search

Licensed Practical Nurse • Southaven, MS, United States