RN/LPN

About the role

Provides psychiatric nursing services to patients within Bowen Health Recovery Center, focusing on administering medication and conducting daily assessments.

Responsibilities

• Administer methadone in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Document all medication dispensed and nursing progress notes in EMR (Methasoft).
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and update treatment plans in EMR.
• Assist medical doctor with history and physicals and external referrals.
• Follow up with external referral sources to ensure documentation is received and provided to the medical team.
• Ensure clients are updated on urine drug screens and documentation of results in EMR.
• Utilize nursing process to assess and develop nursing plans addressing health problems.
• Avoid travel to take medication to other facilities.
• Notify doctor and other members of the treatment team of changes in health status and adverse reactions to medication.
• Maintain medication inventory and reconcile at the end of each shift.
• Facilitate transfers of patients to other OTP clinics if necessary.
• Establish and utilize a user account for Lighthouse Registry to track dosing and prevent diversion.
• Provide emergency nursing intervention, including CPR and Narcan administration, in case of unresponsiveness.

Requirements

• RN or LPN license in the State of Indiana.
• Two (2) years of experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and active liability insurance.
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check.
• Minimum 21 years of age.

Skills

• Working knowledge of OTP state and federal regulations for dispensing methadone.
• Familiarity with and ability to comply with standards of professional conduct.
• Critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and excellent assessment skills.
• Ability to function as a multidisciplinary team member and develop collaborative working relationships.
• Willingness to learn about addictions theory and effective recovery treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of co-occurring morbidities in behavioral health and physical health.
• Required level of education, training, and licensing qualifications.
• General computer skills and ability to efficiently navigate computer software (Methasoft).
• Knowledge of Bowen Health Policies and Procedures, Safety Standards, and Emergency Plan.
• CPR certification and Narcan Administration.