Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Various Shifts Available
About The Position
Conexiones ATS/CSS is a 32-bed facility providing clinical stabilization and residential substance abuse treatment for adults, including medically managed withdrawal services and inpatient detoxification. The program offers a physically and psychologically safe, highly structured environment and supports people with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions in developing individualized treatment plans and appropriate aftercare. The Licensed Practical Nurse works at Tewksbury Conexiones through Casa Esperanza’s Integrated Care Model. The role implements medical orders, monitors medications and refills, checks and records vital signs, and maintains nursing and medical records. The nurse observes patients, documents treatment progress accurately and promptly, and coordinates with Case Managers and the broader clinical team about client progress and treatment.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse license.
- Two years of nursing experience required.
- One year of medication-monitoring experience required.
- Two years of experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems required.
- Knowledge of best practices associated with the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
- Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions.
- Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the role, including regularly walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing; occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds; and distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments and COWS and CIWA assessments upon admission.
- Complete COWS/CIWA and ASAM assessments in alignment with medical orders and withdrawal-management protocols.
- Complete medical clearance examinations at intake.
- Monitor medications and complete required documentation, including medication counts at the beginning and end of each shift for controlled and non-controlled substances.
- Provide medical insight during multidisciplinary team meetings and case presentations; consult with staff and attend case conferences as needed.
- Collaborate with the medical director on medication reconciliation and work to achieve standing and other medical orders for medication.
- Organize and maintain records of the frequency of and urgent medical examinations.
- Coordinate with community providers regarding medication refills and reconciliation.
- Evaluate client requests for medical attention; perform emergency and non-emergency triage and physical and mental health rounds for safety and condition monitoring.
- Keep electronic health records current, including progress notes and service assessments.
- Educate clients about their diagnoses, medical needs and histories, and medication information and use.
- Alert physicians to worsening conditions or abnormalities.
- Collaborate with counselors on medication management and planning.
- Work with the Program Director regarding medication errors and medication-monitoring procedures.
- Work with Recovery Specialists on medication-monitoring procedures.
- Fulfill responsibilities regarding Duty to Warn and mandated reporting.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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