Addiction Nurse - LPN

Brightview Llc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k employer match

Ongoing training & certification

Full benefits package

STAR LRP

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year

Job summary

BrightView Health is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Behavioral Health team. You will provide nursing care, administer medications, and support recovery-focused treatment in a dynamic clinical setting.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in nursing, with psychiatric/drug/alcohol experience preferred, and holds an LPN license with state med administration certification. We offer comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• 2+ years of nursing experience in related setting preferred.
• Associates/Bachelor's in Nursing or LPN with State Medication Administration Certification required.
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License required.

Responsibilities

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to nursing practice guidelines.
• Assesses patients and monitors vital signs for dose changes; educates patients on treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedules appointments, attends on-site staff and multi-disciplinary meetings, and documents orders and EMR notes.
• Maintains medication inventory and ensures HIPAA compliance; completes EMR documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

MS Office familiarity

EMR proficiency

Education

Associates/B.S.N./LPN with State Medication Administration Certification

State Licensed Practical Nursing License

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Ready to shape our future by bringing in top talent?

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