Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Substance Abuse Program

Lake County • Waukegan, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse in the (SAP) Substance Abuse Program will work under the direction of the Program Coordinator and the APRN or MD, provide routine care, observe patients’ health, and communicate with patients and their families to provide optimal ambulatory healthcare to patients. Provides direct patient contact and is performed in accordance with prescribed methods, techniques, and procedures. Works with all areas of the Substance Abuse Program. SAP holds the following Levels of care and Medication assistance: Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient services, Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), and Continuing Care (CC). Schedule Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday (6:00am-2:00pm). Tuesday - Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm). Saturday coverage as needed (6:00am - 11:00am). Provide methadone coverage on Saturdays in case of vacations.

Requirements

• Requires an Illinois License as a Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Successful completion of LCHDCHC competencies within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work on weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary, and maintain and keep records.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Knowledge of medical terminology; experience with computers and electronic health records.
• Ability to operate various office and medical equipment

Responsibilities

• Checks patients’ medical records for pertinent data.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for the provider by obtaining initial information and vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, height, weights, BMI, and head circumference as specified by program).
• Documents chief complaints of patients and notifies the nurse/provider of unusual symptoms or complaints.
• Assists in telephone follow-up with the patient as directed by the program.
• Under the direction of the provider and/or Registered Nurse, assists with basic patient health education.
• Inspects exam rooms for cleanliness and equipment condition.
• Maintains ordered supplies and keeps area stocked.
• Checks for medical supplies that are outdated.
• Performs tasks including filing, chart documentation, and telephone follow-up as assigned.
• Administers medications and immunizations for patients ordered by the provider.
• Dispenses Methadone under the direction of the provider/physician.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Preparedness roles.
• Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well-being of the patients and co-workers directly to the supervisor and/or safety officer.

Benefits

• Services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay.
• Providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree