Licensed Practical Nurse

Under general supervision, provides medical services and medication related activities in the substance abuse clinic. Responsible for the dispensing of methadone and daily documentation of services rendered to include ordering supplies, documenting records, logging records in and out, and maintaining storage for psychotropic medications ordered by the physician in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards. Administers injections, checks vital signs and weight, screens for medication side effects, interacts and other agencies, and provides consumer with educational activities and information.

Reports to the Program Administrator (Substance Abuse and Presentation).

Coordinates with aftercare pharmacy to order medications, enters medication information into the computer and receives, stores, and delivers and or returns psychotropic medications in a timely manner. Communicates with pharmacies, consumers, providers, and others regarding requests for medication information and refills; receives and handles instructions from physician, and ensures documents and documentation related to medical services are filed in consumer record.

Performs psychotropic medication injections as ordered by physician; and responds to physician request for medication samples to include Abnormal, Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) testing for tardive dyskinesia; maintains records of laboratory tests ordered and results received and notifies physician of abnormal results.

Screens consumers to qualify for pharmacy assistance programs, performs and records consumers’ vital signs and weight under order of physician; obtains signed release of information and requests records from outside healthcare providers for consumer medical information.

Administers injections, checks vital signs and weight, and screens for medication side effects; interacts with pharmacies and other agencies; provides consumer with educational activities and information; observes and assesses client behaviors and conditions; and provides needed medical services or refers to the appropriate health care agency.

Document records, logs records in and out; maintains storage for psychotropic medications ordered by the physician in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards; monitors and orders various medical supplies including prescription pads, needles and syringes; maintains first aid supplies; and maintains accounting system for supplies as required.

Maintains medication storage area ensuring security, cleanliness, organization, and stock; ensures that all job activities comply with licensure requirements as well as those of other applicable regulatory bodies, documentation and monitoring guidelines; keeps abreast of changes in the medication ordering system requirements; communicates to consumers as indicated, and gathers, maintains and updates consumer educational supplies.

Coordinate and facilitate Methadone Education Classes.

Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of Job:Has general knowledge of the theory, principles and methodologies of nursing and the needs and

services provided to substance abuse clients and the principles of supervision. Is able to supervise staff and provide nursing care to substance abuse clients. Is able to understand and interpret oral and written instructions. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Quality ofWork:Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high-quality communication and interacts with all departments, co-workers and the general public.

Quantity of Work:Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under"Essential Job Functions ".

Dependability:Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance:Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and…