LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - Carnes Weeks

McCall Behavioral Health Network • Torrington, CT

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) serves as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting medical providers in monitoring clients’ needs and coordinating care. The LPN provides medication education and administers injectable medications when needed, including Vivitrol or Sublocade for clients diagnosed with opioid use disorder. The position is non-exempt and full-time, with a pay range beginning at $27–$29.

Requirements

• Degree or certification in nursing or a related health care field.
• Training as a licensed practical nurse.
• Prior knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment.
• Ability to integrate recovery principles into care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging potential clients.
• Ability to identify individualized recovery supports for clients.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, use a phone, and work on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with people in recovery and in behavioral health.
• Ability to communicate fluently in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ medical needs with agency medical providers, including withdrawal symptoms and medication side effects.
• Assist with the Suboxone induction process by taking vital signs, recording information in the medical record, completing toxicology screens, and gathering prior lab results and physical examination information.
• Document clients’ ongoing progress, including relevant medication side effects.
• Assist the physician with submitting, routing, and ensuring completion of ordered lab work.
• Provide face-to-face clinical assessments and medication education to clients and families.
• Demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty issues and the developmental needs of each population served.
• Coordinate with the prescriber and family regarding referrals to other medical and treatment resources.
• Coordinate and schedule MAT physicals as assigned.
• Participate in weekly case reviews and supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date case records for each client.
• Administer Vivitrol or Sublocade injections to clients diagnosed with opioid use disorder.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off, increasing with years of service.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Medical and dental insurance with a large employer-paid premium.
• Life insurance, 100% employer-paid.
• Voluntary vision insurance.
• AFLAC voluntary benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Tuition discounts at participating schools.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• NHSC Federal Loan Repayment for approved sites.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Two gym membership options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed