LPN

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc•City of Watertown, NY

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About The Position

The LPN is responsible for monitoring the treatment needs of the clients and making sure they are met in accordance with agency policies, procedures, state and federal guidelines and regulations. The LPN will work with nursing staff to cover the needs of the Opioid Treatment Program as well as integrated, mental health and substance abuse services, within the scope of a LPN licensure.

Requirements

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Chemical Dependency and/or Mental Health field

Responsibilities

Responsible for adhering to standards of care to ensure program clients receive preventative, routine, ongoing, follow up and emergency medical services.
Coordinating the medical and behavioral health needs of program clients
Monitoring the health and well-being of clients
Accurately documenting all medical services, individual and group services provided to clients
Communicating with medical service providers, client emergency contacts, and program staff, and then documenting the communication
Managing and responding to medication calls from clients and pharmacies
Maintaining the clinical chart in accordance with THRIVE policy and procedure, OASAS regulation, HIPAA, and 42 CFR
Reviewing the proper distribution, administration and documentation of the administration of medications given
Reporting any and all medication or documentation errors, as outlined in THRIVE policy and procedure, to a program Director or his/her designee
Insuring all prescribed and over-the-counter medications are secured, inventoried, administered and recorded in compliance with THRIVE policies and procedures
Obtain patient history, take vitals, and develop patient care charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy
Educate and counsel patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits; emphasize preventative care and disease management.
Implement interventions to support and assist the client in regaining optimal health
Maintain the Nursing “station” to meet program needs
Provide support as needed for medical related services to agency medical providers, ie. MD, NPP
Completes daily inventory of methadone and suboxone in accordance with all state and federal regulations
Review inventory monthly with MD
Prepare proper set up of equipment and administer Methadone, Suboxone and Vivitrol in accordance with all state and federal regulations
Maintains lists/labels for current take-homes in case of power outage or EHR issues to facilitate manual dispensing
In absence of RN Supervisor or other RN staff, notify MD when to re-order medications, if necessary
Work with treatment team to develop the medical plan of action as reflected in the Treatment Plan
Access collateral information, including HealtheConnections, to collaborate with other healthcare providers, share vital data and add value to ensure quality client care and improved health outcomes
Prior to admission conduct a toxicology screen pursuant to provisions of this Part as clinically appropriate or as required by federal law
Conduct an intradermal skin or blood based Tuberculosis test; testing may be done and interpreted by RN on site or by referral with results as soon as possible after admission but no later than finalization of the treatment recovery plan
Provide medical monitoring services as described in the OMH and/or OASAS outpatient regulations, including injections prescribed or ordered by authorized prescribers
Review dictation/transcription as needed for medical staff for accuracy and completeness
Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing as needed
May be delegated to assist with Health Coordinator duties to ensure the provision of education, risk reduction, counseling and referral services to all patients regarding HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases and other communicable diseases.
Maintain standards of care as described in Principles of Practice, protocols and Scope of Practice as approved by the State of New York Board of Nursing and the American Medical Association
Provide emergency first-aid
Engage in clinical programming as directed
Conduct ongoing health related in–service trainings and classes including but not limited to: STD’s, Nutrition, Birth Control, Personal Hygiene, Cold/Hot weather related health issues
Practice safety, environmental and/or infection control methods
Interact with community resources regarding health related issues
Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
Participate in clinical supervision at a minimum bi-weekly
Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned