Licensed Practical Nurse - MAT Coordinator

Wellpath • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Why Wellpath Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. About this role As a LPN MAT Coordinator under the direction of the MAT Medical Director, you will provide comprehensive, intensive clinical services to members enrolled in the MAT program, both on-site and off-site. Your responsibilities include delivering medical and support services such as wellness education, administering injections, coordinating labs and pharmacy services, monitoring vitals, and facilitating communication with psychiatric and medical providers. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that members receive the appropriate medical care and support throughout their treatment journey.

Requirements

• Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience
• Licenses/Certifications Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing physical, psychological, and social aspects of patients and plan individualized treatment programs in consultation with RNs and other staff.
• Carry out individualized treatment programs, including administering medications, obtaining diagnostic tests, and assisting in medical or minor surgical procedures as directed.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols, including counting controlled substances, using proper safety techniques, and responding to health emergencies.
• Document nursing encounters using SOAP charting and communicate essential information to relevant healthcare staff.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions to stay updated on healthcare practices and protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees