MAT NURSE LPN Full Time & Part Time Days

About the position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in the medical department at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility located in Lebanon, PA. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care and perform duties under supervision of an RN. This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care for Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PCM Policies and Procedures.
• Function as MAT Nurse and coordinate care for all patients receiving medications for substance use disorder.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
• Perform duties under supervision of an RN pursuant to protocols established by the Medical Director.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team of PCM nurses, providers, security, administration, and community providers.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of daily dosing of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with facility staff, unit staff, providers, and corporate staff.
• Act as MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility and outside agencies.
• Coordinate care for all MAT Patients and/or applicable candidates by obtaining records, coordinating care and making appropriate referrals.
• Ensure compliance with established standards of PCM.
• Follow established Corporate and facility policies and procedures for MAT in clinical practice.
• Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information is disseminated to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain security/privacy of all medical records.
• Monitor nursing care to avoid the inappropriate use and/or duplication of services.
• Screen for appropriate referrals to providers for MAT, ensure all follow up tasks are created.
• Ensure strict compliance to all applicable pharmacy regulations for ordering, storing and administration of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder.
• Monitor stock inventories of supplies and equipment and alerts head nurse of needs.
• Obtain regular lab specimens as required by MAT program policy.
• Assist patients with community reentry by linking to community MAT providers, obtaining ROIs and faxing all pertinent records.
• Attend scheduled Interdisciplinary Team Meetings for MAT weekly.
• Report data as required and participate in program evaluation.
• Attend seminars, workshops, conferences at the direction of PCM.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required.
• May be required to relocate (temporarily) to meet the needs of PCM.
• Adhere to established PCM and facility policies and procedures.
• In the absence of the charge nurse, is operationally responsible and accountable for the nursing functions of the medical unit.
• Provide other services and perform other duties as assigned by charge nurse, HSA, or Corporate staff.
• Maintain accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Conduct sick call (if permitted by state regulations) for inmate/patients and provide treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries.
• Receive and give inter-shift report to ensure continuity of care.
• Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located.
• Experience in correctional health care delivery system helpful as well as experience in MAT.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to function under supervision.
• Demonstrate clinical competency.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available).
• Life Insurance and Disability options.
• Generous PTO.
• Floating Holidays.
• 401k with match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Overtime Pay.
• Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation.
• Premium Holiday Pay.
• Sign on Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.