LPN/RN - Addiction Medicine - Independence, KY

Crossroads Treatment Centers•Independence, KY

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and helping people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long-term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office-based, with clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients. Day in the Life of a Dosing Nurse Follow policies and procedures to correctly identify patients and administer medication per the medical providers orders. Dispense daily and take-home medication at the dosing window. Coordinate care with clinical and medical staff for continuity of patient care. Maintain and complete accurate patient documentation including assessing for impairment. Ensuring medication count is accurate and completed daily. Follow compliance policies and procedures around documentation practices and expectations. Participate in nursing team meetings and cross treatment meetings. Connecting with patients, offering true empathy and a listening ear to those struggling.

Requirements

Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse License issued in the state in which they will be practicing or a multi-state compact status license.
License should be in good standing, unencumbered, and active.
If applicable, disciplinary actions documented on any license will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
3+ years of nursing experience is preferred.
Strong phlebotomy skills , experience drawing blood on collapsed veins is a plus.
Active and current CPR or BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow policies and procedures to correctly identify patients and administer medication per the medical providers orders.
Dispense daily and take-home medication at the dosing window.
Coordinate care with clinical and medical staff for continuity of patient care.
Maintain and complete accurate patient documentation including assessing for impairment.
Ensuring medication count is accurate and completed daily.
Follow compliance policies and procedures around documentation practices and expectations.
Participate in nursing team meetings and cross treatment meetings.
Connecting with patients, offering true empathy and a listening ear to those struggling.