Addiction Nurse - LPN

About the role

Are you a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards mental health and recovery? We're seeking a proactive and compassionate LPN to join our Behavioral Health team. If you excel in a dynamic healthcare environment, possess a profound understanding of behavioral health disorders, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our treatment programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking support and recovery. Apply now and become a key contributor to our mission of empowering individuals on their path to mental well-being!

Responsibilities

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
• Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Performs initial inductions and provides medical services as needed.
• Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
• Educates patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedules appointments and documents no-shows in system.
• Attends required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Signs and processes physician orders and enters notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and inputs flags.
• Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
• Follows adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA).
• Completes documentation using the designated EMR.

Qualifications

• Required minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Preferred 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Required Associates Degree in Nursing (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification.
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License.

Skills

• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of patients.
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients.
• Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment.
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite.
• Embraces culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired.
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus.

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field