Nurse - LPN/RN
About The Position
Symetria Recovery is the #1 outpatient rehab in Illinois and Texas, founded on the principles that addiction is a disease, co-occurring mental health conditions should be addressed, and patients deserve respect. We provide comprehensive substance abuse treatment with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in a welcoming outpatient setting. Our bundled-service delivery model offers unlimited clinical services, including MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual therapy, group therapy (IOP), 6-day-per-week nursing care, and ongoing aftercare. We administer FDA-approved medications for addiction, including Buprenorphine products and Methadone.
Requirements
- Current valid LPN or RN license in the state of Illinois.
- 1-year experience as an LPN or RN required.
- Experience dispensing, handling, ordering, and stocking medications, required.
- Experience using KIPU or other EMR, required.
- Experience working as an LPN or RN in a substance abuse treatment (preferably MAT) or behavioral health setting, required.
- Knowledge of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of recovery process and terminology, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide a leading role in treatment decisions by working closely with the Director of Nursing, Medical Provider, clinical staff, and Program Director.
- Dispense medications and ensure appropriate medical care is administered for patients in recovery.
- Engage in daily interactions with patients to provide support and improve their health and well-being.
- Monitor patient vital signs for dose changes and other physical health information, maintaining accurate records.
- Collect blood samples from patients and attend to their physical needs.
- Administer injectable medications, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery, educating clients on side effect management, and obtaining pre-authorization of prescriptions/medications from the pharmacy when needed.
- Administer and read PPD, pregnancy tests, tuberculosis screening tests, and drug screens on patients and document results.
- Maintain accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies, ensuring timely ordering of replacements, and reconciling inventory of Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex at the conclusion of dosing.
- Follow all Symetria policies, state regulations, federal guidelines, and DEA regulations.
- Perform all duties in accordance with the work schedule and as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- CEU reimbursement and paid time for continuing education
- Licensure fee reimbursement
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Closed and paid major holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
