Licensed Practical Nurse

Lead the Launch

This is a unique opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up—supporting clinical excellence, guiding a dedicated team, and expanding access to care in the community.

Compliance

• Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2
• Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
• Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health
• Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards

Responsibilities

• Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome
• Be familiar with best practice standards in line with MA Dept of Mental Health regulations
• Delegates to and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) as appropriate
• Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) staff
• Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments (RN) and procedures
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
• Maintain patient safety by adhering to ordered safety checks and participating in patient restraints and seclusions as necessary
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Triage patient issues for the Attending Practitioner
• Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies
• Order medications as needed through the identified program pharmacy
• Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions
• Attend Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings
• Perform unit duties as directed by specific ABTU performance specifications
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing

Nurse Requirements

• TB Screening
• CPR Certification
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Ability to care for diverse populations
• Incident Report Training
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Computer Skills
• Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders) and Medical Co-morbidities

Pay

Salary range: LPN $34 - $40 (including shift differential)