Addiction Nurse - LPN Float
BrightView · Middletown, OH · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Home location can be based out of Middletown or Dayton. Float locations include Middletown, Centerville, Springfield, Dayton, Piqua. 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.
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 the 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.
- Maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory accurately.
- Follows adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA).
- Completes documentation using the designated EMR.
Qualifications
- Education: Required Associates Degree in Nursing (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting; preferred 2+ years of nursing experience in similar settings.
- Licenses: State Licensed Practical Nursing License.
Skills
- Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s 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 BrightView’s 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.
- Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment dedicated to professional growth and development.