Full-time Nurse (LPN) (Sunday - Tuesday 6:00am to 6:30pm)

About the Role

The Full-Time Nurse (LPN) at The Next Door Recovery provides nursing care for clients within a continuum of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health services for women. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and requires a minimum of 36 hours per week, including two holiday shifts per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically excellent care throughout the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for persons withdrawing from addiction to alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, and/or other substances.
• Deliver direct nursing services for clients in each level of care as needed or directed by a supervisor.
• Administer medications at scheduled times or as needed for PRN over-the-counter medications.
• Execute all required activities and services for patient admission and discharge to/from detox and various program levels.
• Collaborate with the medical leadership team to develop and revise policies, procedures, and clinical protocols for patient care.
• Coordinate an interdisciplinary team approach to client care with program and medical leadership.
• Adhere to the Standards of Addictions Nursing Practice, including Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Performance.
• Maintain compliance with Tennessee Board of Nursing Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
• Report clinical incidents to the medical leadership team.
• Model therapeutic communication techniques, such as motivational interviewing, to maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Maintain clinical documentation to meet organization, state, and federal requirements.
• Assist with triaging clients for further evaluation by providers.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment in the medical suites.
• Stay current with mandatory continuing education and training to maintain licensure and certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the medical leadership team.

Requirements

• Valid unrestricted Tennessee LPN/RN license required.
• ASN or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an LPN/RN preferred.
• Experience working with psychiatric disorders and alcohol/substance use disorders preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to triage medical and psychiatric concerns and determine appropriate dispositions.
• CPR Certification required.

Professional Standards

• Honor the agency mission by providing evidence-based care in an environment of faith and healing.
• Treat residents and co-workers with respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and model ethical and professional behavior.
• Participate in ongoing meetings and trainings as required.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve services and the environment for residents.
• Embody and promote the core values of The Next Door Recovery:
  • Love: Demonstrate healthy love so women learn to love others and themselves.
  • Faith: Care for all with Christ-centered principles.
  • Hope: Believe hope is within reach for all women.
  • Wholeness: Support women in discovering their purpose and being defined by their potential, not their past.
  • Community: Build a healthy community where women contribute and care for one another.
  • Respect: Ensure every woman is treated with respect and learns to respect herself and others.
  • Encouragement: Use words and actions to build others up and inspire with love and good deeds.

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt position requiring a minimum of 36 hours per week, including two holiday shifts per year. Opportunity to pick up additional shifts outside of regularly scheduled hours.