Bradford Health Services is an industry leader in providing hope and healing to people with substance use addiction and associated co-occurring disorders. We currently have immediate openings for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN)- (PRN) for our location(s) in Cookeville, Manchester, and Nashville, TN.

Bradford’s programs are important to a patient’s continuation of care, so they stay engaged in their recovery journey after leaving a treatment program and intensive outpatient programming. Our location(s) in Cookeville, Manchester, and Nashville, TN may be exactly what you are looking for as your next career step.

Whether your background is in Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, or Social Work, training and licensing and overall experience can provide the valuable foundation necessary to make a difference in someone’s life. Just as each treatment plan is different, each career path at Bradford is different. Take a step forward in your career with Bradford Health Services.

Position Summary

We are looking for someone with knowledge of Substance Abuse Programs and experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).

Join this community minded, patient centered organization and make a real difference in patients’ lives. Our staff works hard and takes pride in knowing they have made a difference in patients’ lives. This position is responsible for helping to coordinate and deliver quality medical care in partnership with therapists and medical providers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greets and directs all patients who phone the facility or are received in-person at the facility
• Schedules new and follow-up patient appointments
• Monitors and reviews patient schedules for next office appointments
• Provides patient appointment reminders and motivates patients to keep appointments
• Coordinates Physician and Counselor schedules
• Obtains patient authorization for medical records release and release of information(HIPAA CFR 42 compliance)
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment, including taking vital signs
• Performs screening & medical procedures, as ordered by physician (urine drug screens)
• May perform routine blood drawing procedures
• Triage patient calls as needed
• Communicates and documents physicians’/counselors’ orders/recommendations
• Obtains patient demographic information and verifies insurance information, at each visit
• Obtains necessary patient information to meet current Federal guidelines for electronic medical records
• Obtains pertinent patient information, including but not limited, to patient authorizations and recent lab results delivered by patient
• Assists in ordering, receiving, and stocking of office and medical supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2 years of acute care experience
• Knowledge of medical practice and provision of patient care services
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, medical equipment, and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skills in taking vital signs, giving intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, drawing blood, performing urine drug screens and pregnancy tests, as ordered by provider
• Skills in maintaining thorough and accurate records and recording test results
• Experience in Substance Abuse Treatment and/or Medication Assisted Treatment, preferred
• Ability to maintain quality control and patient privacy standards

Education:

• LPN or RN required to practice
• CPR certified or within 30 days of hire
• Clinical experience required: LPN or RN

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk and stand for a substantial period of time