Licensed Practical Nurse - SUD - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Elliot Health System’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provide individual and group-based treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. PHP and IOP are for individuals who need care that is more intensive than individual outpatient programs but not as intensive as residential treatment. Depending on their role, staff can provide case coordination, assist participants in accessing community-based services, provide medication management, evaluate participants for medical issues, and more. The teams coordinate closely with primary care providers on a biweekly basis to ensure that all aspects of patients’ wellbeing and health are addressed appropriately. Practices under the supervision of an RN, APRN, or licensed physician. Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing
• Current unencumbered licensed practical nurse in New Hampshire
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during the orientation period and maintain it during employment

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and other SUD services in alignment with New Hampshire LPN practice standards
• Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments, including diagnostic test results, emergency/urgent care reports, discharge summaries, and consult/PCP reports that are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider
• Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria, including chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, LMP, health maintenance overrides, and documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Assists providers with patient examinations and procedures
• Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately, including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry
• Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need, including depression and asthma

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees
• 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees