Licensed Practical Nurse- Opioid Treatment Program

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works in the Opioid Treatment Program at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center. In collaboration with an RN, the LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates assigned patient care, performing advanced skills independently within area guidelines after education and demonstration of clinical competency. The role supports the center’s mission to advocate, care, teach, and serve, with special emphasis on Marion County’s vulnerable population. The position includes patient intake and medical-history gathering, arranging lab work, documenting withdrawal symptoms, orienting clients to clinical procedures, administering prescribed treatments and medications, maintaining medication and stock accountability records, and coordinating client-physician schedules. The LPN works with the healthcare team and evaluates whether clients need a different level of medical care. The program serves patients receiving opioid treatment medication, and staff must be trained and experienced in safely managing and providing therapeutic services to these patients. This is a full-time day-shift position scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The role is eligible for the center’s four-day, 32-hour workweek pilot, paid for 40 hours per week plus benefits.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse training program, or equivalent, incorporating pharmacology; alternatively, provide proof of completing a pharmacology course.
At least six months of clinical nursing experience with patients of all age groups to meet the criteria for advancement to LPN II.
Current Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse license or eligibility for licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Experience and training to safely manage and provide therapeutic services to patients receiving opioid treatment medication.
Skills in patient care and use of equipment and instruments appropriate to the assigned unit.
Good interpersonal communication skills and accuracy in reading and recording information.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work effectively with a wide variety of people and patients.
Ability to function in stressful or crisis situations.
Flexibility to changing work priorities and ability to assist, assess, and respond to patient needs.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across the life span and ability to interpret information relevant to age-specific needs.
Ability to use age-appropriate communication skills.
Meet applicable basic competencies, including CPI, CPR, annual education, age-related topics, mental status examination, medications, DSM IV, addictions, and legal topics.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with an RN to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate assigned patient care.
Provide assigned patient care and follow standards of practice with RN support.
Assist with client examinations, treatments, and specialized procedures according to area-specific guidelines.
Administer prescribed treatments and medications after demonstrating competency and in accordance with policy and procedure.
Perform advanced skills independently within area guidelines after education and demonstration of clinical competency.
Maintain medication accountability records, stock records, and client-physician schedules.
Complete patient intake, including medical-history gathering, lab-work scheduling, withdrawal-symptom documentation, and orientation to clinical procedures.
Participate in team meetings and share information useful to counselors in client care and clinical management.
Adjust activities and behavior to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Evaluate clients to determine whether a different level of medical care is needed.
Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues and respond to changing patient needs and work priorities.
Provide and manage therapeutic services safely for patients receiving opioid treatment medication.