Registered Nurse (Rn)- (Lpn) (Prn)-Nights & Weeknds (On-Site)

Are you a compassionate nurse ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with substance abuse? Join us and be part of a team that truly cares. As a Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN), you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering high-quality medical care alongside therapists and providers. Join us in making a real impact on our patients' journeys and recovery.

Bradford Health Services is an industry leader in providing hope and healing to people with substance use addiction and co-occurring disorders. We currently have immediate openings for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)and Registered Nurse (RN)- (PRN) for our Estate at River Bend in Lucedale, MS location. The work schedule includes evenings, nights, and weekends.

The Estate at Riverbend, conveniently located one hour north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, features a campus that covers 108 acres adjacent to the Pascagoula River. This location includes an onsite detox facility, residential cottages, and amenities for nature-based experiential therapies. If you live nearby or the following surrounding areas:

• Biloxi, MS
• Hattiesburg, MS
• Mobile, AL

Our location in Lucedale, MS may be exactly what you are looking for as your next career step.

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 a 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 in Mississippi
• 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

Bradford Health Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Bradford Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.