Licensed Dosing Nurse

New Season • Harrisonburg, VA

94d

About The Position

New Season Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated LPN to join our team, working under the direction of our Medical Director, Registered Nurse, and Program Director. This role is crucial in providing the best care and support to our patients, particularly those facing the challenges of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). You will engage directly with patients, ensuring they receive stellar service during some of the most difficult times in their lives. With over 30 years of experience, New Season is a leading national health care service provider specializing in outpatient treatment centers.

Requirements

• Active LPN license in your state.
• Understanding of opiate addiction, medical terminology, general nursing knowledge, and techniques.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Basic typing skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of direct patient contact experience; prior experience in a clinical environment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supply and administer medication pursuant to the physician's order and record dosage administered in the medical record.
• Conduct an actual sight and count inventory of the medication supply daily.
• Maintain absolute accuracy in the daily accounting of medication that is supplied or administered in inventory.
• Collect fees and perform daily cash reconciliation in the absence of a cashier position.
• Ensure the disposal of medical waste through the proper protocol.
• Observe the patient's demeanor prior to dosing.
• Contact other centers to verify dosages as needed.
• Administer appropriate lab tests as required, including patient vital signs, TB tests when required, and collect data for review by the Medical Director or RN.
• Schedule and screen patients to be seen by the Medical Director.
• Assist the Medical Director in collecting data for the history and physical as required.
• Maintain absolute control, tracking, and confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork.
• Actively participate in CARF preparation and the state audit process.
• Interface with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center's premises.

Benefits

• Full benefits available on DAY ONE
• Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses
• Early morning hours for a great work-life balance
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO with buy-up options
• Excellent Medical (EPO & PPO plans), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees