Licesned Practical Nurse

High Point & Affiliated Organizations•New Bedford, MA

18h•$34 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This fast-paced, early bird position allows LPNs to be in and out of work before many people get their day started. The role involves directly supporting individuals on their journey towards recovery in an office-based setting. It is a physically low-impact position where patients manage all of their own ADLs and ambulation. Responsibilities include dispensing liquid methadone to patients, completing admissions, patient assessments, vitals, and COWS, and participating as a leader in a multi-disciplinary, patient-centric team to provide quality care. High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency dedicated to treating and preventing substance use disorders and mental illness. The organization emphasizes work-life balance, offering an unmatched leave time package and one floating holiday per quarter to support staff diversity and cultural observances. High Point also regularly monitors the economy and adjusts pay grades to remain competitive and maintain livable wages.

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
Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing.
Must be currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and maintain current licensure.

Nice To Haves

Certified Addiction Registered Nurse certification or Psychiatric Nurse Certification eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supporting individuals on their journey towards recovery in an office-based setting.
Dispense liquid methadone to patients.
Complete admissions, patient assessments, vitals, and COWS.
Participate as a leader in a multi-disciplinary, patient-centric team to provide quality care.
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;
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;
Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical / psychiatric illness;
Assess physiological and behavioral health status of the patient each shift;
Documents patient information according to established protocols as well as any psychiatric /medical conditions as per DPH and DMH Regulations indicate;
Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship;
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;
Attends 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.