LPN

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Barberton, OH

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About The Position

The LPN provides basic medical services to patients in an outpatient addiction recovery environment. The role maintains professional nursing practice standards and ensures safe medication delivery in accordance with facility policies and procedures. It also requires thorough documentation of patient records and medical files in compliance with state and federal regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with rotating Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in accordance with the laws of the state of employment.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Knowledge and experience with regulations and standards for infection control, quality assurance, and patient-care compliance for state licensure.
• Current CPR, first aid, and BLS certifications.
• Experience triaging emergency situations and assisting with medical emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders, including psychopharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about medications used in the treatment setting and their side effects.
• Administer or dispense medications, including Methadone and Suboxone, in accordance with state and federal regulations and DEA best-practice guidelines.
• Conduct urine drug screens when needed.
• Conduct evaluations for new intakes, quarterly and annual reviews, AWOL cases, and possible impairment.
• Ensure medication administration and dispensing transactions are adequately recorded.
• Ensure the physician’s and/or medical director’s treatment plan is followed.
• Place, interpret, and document Mantoux tests for patients and teammates.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment, medication dosage, and interactions, and determine whether dosing is appropriate.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or unforeseen situations and provide care within the scope of the LPN license.
• Counsel patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and medical matters, including treatment changes.
• Document nursing progress notes and maintain medical records, including individual patient records, daily medication charts, dosage records, and physician orders, as required.
• Participate in case conferences and provide professional observations.
• Order medical supplies and maintain appropriate inventory and records of use in accordance with regulations.
• Arrange physician appointments, obtain lab workups, and remind patients to help ensure appointments are kept.
• Conduct medication call-backs for patients receiving take-home medication.
• Discuss important patient changes or behavioral patterns affecting treatment with physicians and the team.
• Refer patients for specialized care at local health centers and follow up on attendance and treatment.
• Help organize patient transfers to and from the program and verbally verify medication with a nurse at the other program.
• Recognize and manage opiate overdoses.
• Understand the clinical benefits and limitations of urine screens, toxicology, and other testing procedures.
• Attend team meetings and complete required training courses on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree