About the position
Horizon Health is seeking a LPN for our BRAND NEW clinic in Petersburg, VA. The OTP Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists the Pharmacist with medication administration and coordination of medical care, under the direction of the Pharmacist and Program Physician.
Responsibilities
- Conducts a nursing evaluation upon admission in accordance with their scope of work
- Responsible for monitoring the CSRS, when delegated by a physician.
- Provides ongoing nursing assessment, planning, and evaluation of client according to their scope of work.
- Prepares and supplies medication to client, maintaining medication inventory records and logs in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Provide documentation in the beneficiary's service record of all nursing activities performed related to beneficiary care.
- Ensures medical orders are being followed and performed.
- Provide psychoeducation, HIV, AIDS, TB, Hepatitis C, pregnancy, and other health education services.
- Coordinates medical treatment and referral for biomedical problems.
- Performs auxiliary testing based on medical orders.
- Consults with the medical director, program physician, PA, or NP for guidance in medical matters concerning the well-being of client.
- Participates in staff meetings and treatment team meetings.
- Consults with the medical director, program physician, PA, NP, Pharmacist, and Program Director for guidance in Clinical matters concerning the well-being of client.
- Participates in staff meetings and treatment team meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current VA LPN or RN license, Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience in an addiction care setting (Inpatient, Detox, Partial Hospitalization, OTP) preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!
