Gilead - Per Diem LPN

Oak Hill/Gilead • New Britain, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Gilead Community Services is seeking a caring and recovery-oriented LPN to join our multi-disciplinary residential and outpatient addiction program. The LPN for Gilead’s New Britain area adult residential substance use disorder treatment program will provide medical care, oversee medication administration and pharmacology issues, facilitate coordination of care between the treatment team and external providers, and provide medical knowledge and education to team members. This is a per diem role, available shifts are primarily evenings, 4:00 PM – 12:00 PM and weekends.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed LPN in Connecticut (CT).
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and psychiatric issues
• Five years of clinical experience
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders as well as medical knowledge related to health and well-being
• Supporting the Program Director in leading an effective program through clinical services and best practice models of care
• Maintaining contact with MDs (i.e. psychiatrists, PCPs, specialists, etc.) to coordinate medical and psychiatric care of individuals
• Working closely with pharmacies to facilitate proper pharmaceutical care
• Providing guidance and peer-support regarding medical care in their respective program
• Conducting Health Histories, Health Assessments, and medical evaluations of clients’ emergent medical issues
• Making appropriate community referrals based on assessments and evaluations to meet clients’ basic health needs
• Providing ongoing medical education to case managers informally and in training formats
• Ensuring proper orientation, training, and management of the medication self-administration system
• Completing all required documentation electronically and on paper in a timely manner
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics

Benefits

• Hands-on learning experience and mentorship
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)
• Opportunities for growth within Gilead
• HRSA NHSC and STAR Loan Repayment Programs eligibility for qualifying federal student loans in select clinical or nursing positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED