OTP Licensed Practical Nurse

SUMMARY OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS Under the direct administrative supervision of the OTP Administrator and the clinical supervision of the OTP Medical Director, the OTP Licensed Practical Nurse provides patients appropriate healthcare by working with medical providers and other multidisciplinary departments. The position collaborates with the administration and providers in creating standard operating procedures to ensure care and safety of patients and employees.

This position is responsible for daily methadone dosing for KWC OTP patients. OTP Clinic hours are Monday through Friday 5:30am to 2:30pm and Saturdays 5:30am to 10:30am.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Triages medically related phone calls.
2.Responsible for administering and dispensing the proper dose of methadone to each client per order given by the prescribing licensed provider consistent with KWC OTP policy and procedures, and applicable federal, state and tribal law, rules and regulations.
3.Perform screening and nursing assessments of clients, update charting regarding client’s progress, including monitoring of symptoms and response to medication.
4.Communicate with provider and appropriate team members to assure coordination of care.
5.Provide compassionate, trauma informed, high quality healthcare to clients.
6.Monitor supply levels of methadone and order medications for the OTP. Receive medication shipments following appropriate policy and procedure.
7.Perform medication inventory control and audits as required.
8.Check Prescription Drug Monitoring Program regularly for KWC OTP patients.
9.Complete required training and assignments in a timely fashion.
10.Provide patient education about medications and treatment.
11.Complete all clinical documentation in a timely, confidential and patient centered manner.
12.Assists medical providers in delivering medical care for clinic patients as well as assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as assigned.
13.Assists in the provision of emergency medical treatment as part of clinic’s rapid response team. Maintains emergency/crash cart.
14.Rooms patients and obtains preliminary vitals and health history; makes nursing assessment recognizing the range of normal and the manifestations of common abnormalities
15.Performs established routines and medical protocols, laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures and consultation services. Draws blood; collects urine or other bodily fluids; and performs various rapid lab tests.
16.Administers medications as prescribed and directed by OTP Medical Director or KWC medical providers.
17.Assists with new patient intakes; records medical and surgical history of patient.
18.Provides patient education regarding self-care, treatments, medications, medical conditions, nutrition, and preventive health tests.
19.Assists with creation and updating of medical standard operating procedures.
20.Increases management effectiveness by assisting with orienting and training assigned staff; reviewing work and providing performance feedback as directed.
21.Completes preauthorization for Purchase and Referred Care and health insurance as necessary. Obtains prior authorizations.
22.Assists with medication refills and responding to telephone messages and faxes.
23.Performs as Medical Assistant or Lab Technician in his or her absence.
24.Responsible for administering medication, conducting and documenting drug screenings, reviewing and flagging positive results, and coordinating random screening schedules in compliance with program protocols and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description…