LPN (58211)

Recovery Network Of Programs • Newtown, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP) is a private, non-profit, social service agency serving the Greater Bridgeport Community and Fairfield County since 1972. RNP is dedicated to helping individuals and families facing substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and homelessness, with a mission to restore hope, health, and wellbeing in a compassionate, dignified, and respectful recovery environment. Since 2014, RNP has been a provider of Connecticut Medical Assisted Treatment (MATS) within the State correctional system, administering methadone. The North Star Recovery program, initially at Bridgeport Correctional Center, has expanded and will now include Garner Correctional Center in Newtown. The agency is seeking both full-time and part-time Addiction Counselors. The role may involve significant time at the Center for Human Services (CHS) in Stratford, CT, which serves as the program's hub. The ideal candidate will possess clinic counselor skills applicable in a correctional setting and must collaborate professionally with Department of Correction (DOC) staff, particularly DOC Addictions Counselors. CHS is a CARF-accredited, Department of Public Health licensed program offering medication-assisted treatment (methadone or buprenorphine/suboxone) and supportive counseling, along with other support and referral services. Services include individual counseling for drug use/abuse, personal/family, employment, health, and legal issues, as well as group and family counseling, intensive outpatient services, and psychiatric care.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• Substantial specialized judgment and skill in observation, care, and counsel of the ill.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and to assume initiative.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Current State of Connecticut Nurse's License required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in methadone maintenance or similar community-based substance abuse treatment organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses, documents, and reports all methadone doses in accordance with approved nursing techniques, program policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Verifies, updates, records, and files doctors' orders, dosage levels, and laboratory results in client records.
• Observes clients, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of client's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Participates in department staff meetings, treatment team meetings, medication change meetings, and quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees