Addiction Nurse – LPN Float

Jobtailor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightView seeks a licensed nurse to administer medications and injections, perform patient assessments, and educate patients while documenting in EMR and preserving HIPAA confidentiality. You will manage medication preselection and participate in multidisciplinary on-site teamwork across Kentucky.

Minimum 1 year nursing experience in drug/alcohol or psychiatric settings is required. Associate degree, BSN, or LPN with State Medication Administration Certification qualifies you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Associates Degree in Nursing, (NDA), BSN, or LPN with State Medication Administration Certification
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to nursing practice.
• Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Performs initial inductions and provides medical services as needed.
• Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
• Educates patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedules appointments and documents no-shows in the system.
• Signs and processes physician orders and enters notes in the EMR.
• Maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
• Follows regulatory and company compliance requirements including HIPAA.
• Completes documentation using the designated EMR.

Skills

Empathy

Team-player

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Compassion

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

State Medication Administration Certification

Tools

EMR

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
• Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Performs initial inductions and provides medical services as needed.
• Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
• Educates patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedules appointments and documents no-shows in the system.
• Attends required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Signs and processes physician orders and enters notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and inputs flags.
• Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
• Follows all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements, including HIPAA.
• Completes documentation using the designated EMR.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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
• Ability to travel between locations including Pikeville, Hazard, London, Somerset, Nicholasville, Lexington, and Paris, Kentucky
• Ability to attend on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in medication administration, patient education, and compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA. Proficient in utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and maintaining accurate documentation in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medication Administration
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License
• Patient Education
• HIPAA Compliance

Hard Skills

• Medication Dispensing
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Patient Assessment
• Documentation
• Medication Inventory Management

Soft Skills

• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Compassion

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

• Drug/Alcohol Setting
• Psychiatric Setting
• Harm Reduction
• Compliance
• Multidisciplinary Team

Tools & Technologies

• EMR
• MS Office Suite