Lpn --Moud Clinic

We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors, regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

We are looking for a dependable and caring Licensed Practical Nurse 3 to join our new outpatient Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Program/Clinic located in Mandeville, LA. This role is critical to ensure continuous and quality direct nursing care which will meet the needs of the communities we serve. Are you ready to make a real impact in Behavioral Healthcare?

Join our team and be part of something meaningful.

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity:
  The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Communicating Effectively:
  The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Learning Actively:
  The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
• Making Accurate Judgments:
  The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Working Safely:
  The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and practices.

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Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• This satellite clinic will offer emergency substance use treatment by offering a space for clients to work toward their recovering goals, prioritizing client input and harm reduction. This clinic will operate with more non-traditional work hours, operating from 10:30am-7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, and 7am-3:30pm on Saturdays.
• Perform individualized direct client care;
• Provide administrative support by assisting with intake processes for new clients, handling/routing calls, and uploading documents to the E.H.R.;
• Responsible for the delivery and administration of therapeutic doses of prescribed medications, including injections, and maintaining the supply of medications in the clinic;
• Collect fees for self-pay clients, urine drug screens, co-pays or deductibles and process them according to agency procedure;
• Schedule follow-up appointments to ensure continued care;
• Participate as a part of the treatment team in assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning;
• Ensure ongoing assessment of medications and provide verbal and written information to the person receiving services and others responsible for support.

Appointment Type:
This job posting will be used to fill two vacancies. Each position will be a Probational Appointment.

Compensation:
This position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00/hour for hours worked performing direct patient care. The following rate is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) established for this…