Addiction Nurse - LPN

BrightView; Akron (OH); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO

401k with employer match

Ongoing training and certification

Comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP (Recovery Loan Repayment)

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year

Descripción de la vacante

BrightView Health is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our Behavioral Health team. You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, and participate in care planning, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate EMR documentation.

We value empathy, teamwork, and meticulous attention to detail as you collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery goals and ensure safe, evidence-based care in a dynamic setting.

Formación

• 1+ year nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Preferred 2+ years of nursing experience in behavioral health.
• Associate degree in nursing or equivalent; LPN with medication administration certification accepted.

Responsabilidades

• Administers medications and injections per nursing practice.
• Manages medication preselection and administration.
• Performs inductions and provides medical services as needed.
• Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
• Educates patients on treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedules appointments and documents no-shows in system.
• Attends on-site and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Signs orders and enters notes in EMR; inputs flags.
• Maintains medication inventory; ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Completes documentation in the designated EMR.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tech proficiency

HIPAA compliance

MS Office

Educación

Associate degree in nursing

BSN

LPN with medication administration certification

Herramientas

EMR

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Are you a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards mental health and recovery? We're seeking a proactive and compassionate LPN to join our Behavioral Health team. If you excel in a dynamic healthcare environment, possess a profound understanding of behavioral health disorders, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our treatment programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking support and recovery.

NURSING CARE/ MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
• Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Performs initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.

TREATMENT PLANNING AND PROGRESS MONITORING

• Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
• Educate patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.

COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION

• Schedules appointments and document no-shows in system.
• Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Signs and processes physician orders and enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags.

DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE

• Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
• Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA).
• Completes documentation using the designated EMR.

Knowledge Skills, And Abilities

• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Team-player, 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
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite
• Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

EXPERIENCE

• Required minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Preferred 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.

EDUCATION

• Required Associates Degree in Nursing, (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED State Licensed Practical Nursing License.

Brightview Health Benefits And Perks

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to your professional growth and development.