Recovery LPN, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Per Diem

Position Summary

The Recovery LPN will provide clinical and administrative support in the BMC Brockton Behavioral Health Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) unit under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, CSS Program Director, and Patient Care Director/ACNO. The Recovery LPN will facilitate patient access to recovery-oriented SUD treatment, resources, and community recovery groups with an emphasis on medication administration and evaluation. This position will maintain ongoing patient support regardless of relapse and will serve as a motivator, ally, role model, problem-solver, and advocate for patients.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Engage patients in a residential treatment setting
• Affords patient care: record vital signs; discuss and document chief health concerns
• Performs and records specialized testing included but not limited to EKGs, urine HCG, and urine drug screening
• Prepares and safely administers medications, including but not limited to immunizations, flu shots, and other injections
• Record administration of medications and maintain count of controlled substances
• Communicates with the provider and with on-site pharmacy about medication needs
• Maintains clean and orderly medication room and administration area
• Maintains quality control testing of point-of-care lab equipment
• Performs nursing type duties specific to the department, such as applying dressings and other wound care as directed
• Triage sick complaints from residential patients
• Performs initial evaluation including vitals signs and reports to provider on call
• In collaboration with the behavioral health counselor, assists patients in the development and implementation of a recovery plan, adults struggling with SUD, MH or Dual Diagnoses
• Provides on-going support and follow up as necessary to support recovery and healthy lifestyle; supports and understands different paths to recovery
• Uses language that conveys caring and is non-judgmental and utilizes motivational enhancement techniques and motivational interviewing that helps encourage patients to identify and prioritize their personal needs
• Documents patient encounters, resource development efforts, and other interventions for each patient, including date, time, and signature in the electronic medical record
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights and privacy
• Utilizes hospital’s policies and standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital’s mission and goals
• Performs other duties assigned or as necessary

Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• LPN diploma for accredited institution
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required: Current license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. CPR & BLS/First Aid certified upon hire
• Previous experience working with substance abuse patient populations preferred
• Preferred proficiency in Epic EMR
• Knowledge of community, social, and health resources, particularly substance use-related resources
• Expertise in establishing working relationships with patients, their family, professionals, and the community, including the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team
• Computer competency, inclusive of the ability to access and enter data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, inclusive of organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to facilitate interactions with members of the health care team, patients, and their families
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served, is preferred
• Demonstrated flexibility with client’s priorities, evolving needs, and goals
• Sensitivity to ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual orientation diversity; values; beliefs; and behaviors
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving ability

Compensation Range

$27.64- $38.70

Note

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.