LPN- Opioid Clinic- PRN

UHS • Petersburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking an LPN for our clinic in Petersburg, VA. The OTP LPN delegates, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with the interdisciplinary team members and in accordance with the nursing process and the OTP standards of care and practices. Horizon’s programs have dedicated marketing support and outstanding resources from the nation’s largest psychiatric contract management company. Excellent opportunity for growth with this national company whose philosophy and track record is to first try to promote from within.

Requirements

• Current VA LPN license
• Minimum 2 years experience in an addiction care setting (Inpatient, Detox, Partial Hospitalization, OTP) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Dispenses Methadone and other medication, per physician orders and per clinic policy
• Accurately record all patient information in the patient record
• Completes brief assessment of patient's mental and physical well-being, monitoring for signs/ symptoms associates with licit and illicit drug use
• Participates in UDS surveillance, per policy
• Coordinates medication reviews and staffing with agency physicians
• Completes all required controlled substance inventories to ensure accurate medication counts
• Conducts patient education programs according to needs identified, including health and wellness education
• Participates in treatment team meetings, providing feedback to the interdisciplinary team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level