Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; MAT

Overview

We have a full-time position available for an RN or LPN (RNs please apply through our RN opening) in our West Des Moines, IA clinic supporting our medication assisted treatment (MAT) program. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package.

“UCS Healthcare values me as an employee.” “I’m given the latitude to do my job.” “UCS Healthcare is making a difference in our community.” “My supervisor is caring and understanding and is rooting for my success!”

These are quotes from a recent employee survey. UCS Healthcare is an integrated healthcare non-profit that puts people first. We pay for a large portion of your health insurance premium as part of our benefits package and provide opportunities for advancement and growth while doing work that makes a difference. We are inclusive and believe that bringing your authentic self to work improves teams and helps our clients thrive.

If you are seeking a workplace that aligns with your values and where you can make a tangible impact, consider joining our team. Our team members often say they are grateful they did.

UCS Healthcare has earned the Best Place for Working Parents designation (2021–2025) in recognition of our commitment to family-friendly policies and practices.

Report To: Nursing Supervisor

To provide comprehensive medical care within the scope of practice to clinic patients by cooperating with other medical professionals in a team environment, while maintaining professional medical standards. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence. Responsibilities or coverage can include any of our practice areas. As part of UCS Healthcare, team members will follow all laws and regulations, including those at the Federal, State, and Local level.

They will also adhere to all UCS policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality, HIPAA/42 CFR part 2, and all CARF requirements. All team members will operate in alignment with UCS Healthcare’s core values, work effectively in a team environment, provide or support patient-centered services, and strive to assist UCS Healthcare in delivering the highest level of care.

• Administer medications to patients in treatment.
• Perform nursing assessments and H&Ps on all new admissions or readmissions when necessary.
• Review patient prescriptions and OTC medications to ensure proper prescribing and to assess if the client is aware of adverse reactions.
• Perform, interpret, record, and report on-site TB tests and other testing as ordered by physician.
• Perform venipuncture and injections as ordered by physician.
• Carry out all physician orders including telephone orders.
• Assist the physician with clinic tasks, rooming patients, and ensuring compliance.
• Record and report all observed symptoms and changes in the patient’s condition to the interdisciplinary team members and medical director as necessary.
• Communicate patient status through legible and precise documentation.
• Make appropriate health referrals whenever necessary.
• Count client medications and initiate call backs to monitor for diversion or abuse/misuse.
• Answer all phone calls relating to nursing/medical questions and make appropriate referrals.
• Make appropriate requests to provider when medication dosage changes are indicated and carry out those orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Obtain urine specimens according to agency policy and federal regulation and report results appropriately.
• Review eight-point criteria for take-home medications.
• Perform daily nursing assessments on patients involved in the detoxification program.
• Assist clients with guest dosing.
• Provide first aid to patients and staff as needed and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to staff in understanding a patient’s medical problems.
• Assist in monitoring patient activities while on center property.
• Maintain licensure as required.
• Keep the Medical Director informed of changes that occur in clinical and medical matters.

• Unrestricted license in the state of Iowa as an LPN.
• CPR certificate.
• Venipuncture skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise…