Addiction Nurse - LPN

BrightView LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with employer match

Training & certification opportunities

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

STAR LRP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Health in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an experienced nurse to join our on-site care team. You will administer medications, coordinate care, and document thoroughly in the EMR as part of a multidisciplinary approach.

Responsibilities include assessing vital signs, monitoring dose changes, educating patients on safety policies, and ensuring HIPAA compliance while collaborating with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• 1 year nursing experience minimum, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• 2+ years nursing experience preferred in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Associates/BSN/LPN with state medication administration certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections per nursing guidelines.
• Preselects and manages patient medications.
• Performs inductions and provides medical services as needed.
• Conducts assessments and monitors vitals for dose changes.
• Educates patients on treatment, health and safety policies.
• Schedules appointments and documents no-shows.
• Attends on-site staff and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Signs and processes physician orders in EMR and inputs notes.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tech-savvy (EMR/MS Office)

HIPAA knowledge

Integrity

Harm reduction

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN

LPN with State Medication Administration Certification

Tools

EMR

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.