Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN) - Part-time
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About Southeast Addiction Center Nashville
Southeast Addiction Center Nashville provides comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment services, helping individuals build a foundation for lasting recovery through evidence-based care, compassionate support, and personalized treatment programs.
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) part time, will play a vital role in supporting our medical providers through clinical coordination, medication management, patient care, and administrative nursing responsibilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
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.