Addiction Nurse – LPN

• Administer and dispense medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance
• Manage patient medication preselection and drug administration
• Perform initial inductions and provide medical services as needed
• Conduct assessments and monitor vital signs for dose changes
• Educate patients regarding treatment, health, and safety policies
• Schedule appointments and document no-shows in the system
• Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Sign and process physician orders
• Enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile medication inventory
• Follow necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements, including HIPAA
• Complete documentation using the designated EMR

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting
• Associates Degree in Nursing (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License required
• Highly empathetic and compassionate
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation, including EMR and MS Office Suite
• High degree of integrity and compliance with work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Demonstrates expertise in administering medications and injections, conducting patient assessments, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA. Proficient in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for documentation and communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

• Medication Administration
• Patient Assessment
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Management
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License
• HIPAA Compliance

• Medication Administration
• Patient Assessment
• Documentation in EMR
• Vital Sign Monitoring
• Medication Inventory Management

• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Integrity

• State Medication Administration Certification
• Licensed Practical Nursing License

• Drug/Alcohol Setting
• Psychiatric Setting
• Harm Reduction
• HIPAA
• 42-CFR Part 2

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• MS Office Suite