Addiction Nurse, LPN

Jobtailor; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support medication administration, patient assessments, and coordinated care within a psychiatric/mental health setting. You will document care in the EMR and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold an LPN with state medication administration certification or higher, with 1+ year of nursing experience in mental health preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with licensure and medication administration certification.
• Associates Degree in Nursing or BSN or LPN with state medication administration certification.
• Experience in mental health, drug/alcohol recovery, or psychiatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and dispense medications and injections according to nursing practice guidance.
• Manage patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Perform initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.
• Assess and monitor vital signs for dose changes.
• Educate patients regarding treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedule appointments and document no-shows in the system.
• Attend on-site staff and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Sign and process physician orders and enter notes in the EMR.
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile medication inventory.
• Follow regulatory and company compliance requirements including HIPAA.
• Complete documentation using the designated EMR.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Vital Sign Monitoring

Documentation in EMR

Medication Inventory Management

Empathy

Compassion

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

LPN with State Medication Administration Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Administer and dispense medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.


• Manage patient medication preselection and drug administration.


• Perform initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.


• Conduct assessments and monitor vital signs for dose changes.


• Educate patients regarding treatment, health, and safety policies.


• Schedule appointments and document no-shows in the system.


• Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.


• Sign and process physician orders and enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags.


• Accurately maintain, monitor, and reconcile medication inventory.


• Follow necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements, including HIPAA.


• Complete documentation using the designated EMR.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards mental health and recovery


• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.


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


• State Licensed Practical Nursing License required.


• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and maintaining medication inventory while providing compassionate care in a multidisciplinary environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)


• Medication Administration Certification


• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Management


• Patient Assessment and Monitoring


• HIPAA Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Medication Administration


• Patient Assessment


• Vital Sign Monitoring


• Documentation in EMR


• Medication Inventory Management

Soft Skills

• Empathy


• Compassion


• Team Collaboration


• Attention to Detail


• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• State Licensed Practical Nursing License


• Medication Administration Certification

Industry Keywords

• Mental Health


• Drug/Alcohol Recovery


• Harm Reduction


• Regulatory Compliance


• HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)


• MS Office Suite