Licensed Dosing Nurse (PT LPN - 24 hours per week)

New Season; Saint Joseph (MO); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Season seeks an LPN to join our Missouri clinic, working under the Medical Director or RN and the Program Director to provide high-quality patient care during challenging times.

You will help administer medications, monitor patients, complete necessary documentation, and participate in audits to ensure compliance and safety.

Qualifikationen

• Active LPN license in Missouri.
• Understanding of opiate addiction and nursing techniques.
• Basic mathematics, computer literacy, and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Aufgaben

• Supply and administer medication per physician order and record dosage.
• Conduct daily inventory of medication supply with accuracy.
• Maintain daily accounting of medications in inventory.
• Collect fees and perform cash reconciliation when needed.
• Dispose of medical waste per protocol.
• Observe patient demeanor prior to dosing.
• Coordinate with other centers to verify dosages.
• Administer labs and record vital signs; TB tests as required.
• Schedule and screen patients for Medical Director review.
• Assist in collecting data for history and physical exams.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient medical records.
• Participate in CARF preparation and state audits.
• Interface with the public and patients on center premises.

Kenntnisse

Nursing knowledge

Medical terminology

Typing skills

Basic mathematics

Computer literacy

Ausbildung

Active LPN license in Missouri

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community!

Ready to get started? Here’s what we’re looking for in our newest team member!

In this role you will have the opportunity to work under the direction and supervision of our Medical Director or Registered Nurse and our Program Director in a collaborative effort to ensure we are providing the best care and support to our patients in this clinic. You’ll have a wonderful opportunity to engage directly with patients and provide them with stellar service as they are going through some of the most difficult times in their lives!

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Curious what your day-to-day may look like and how you’ll be making a big positive impact on your local community??

Essential Functions:

• Supply and administer medication pursuant to physician order and record dosage administered in the medical record.
• Conduct an actual sight and count inventory of the medication supply daily.
• Maintain absolute accuracy in daily accounting of medication that is supplied or administered in inventory.
• Collect fees and perform daily cash reconciliation in the absence of a cashier position.
• Ensure disposal of medical waste through the proper protocol.
• Observe the patient's demeanor prior to dosing.
• Contact other centers to verify dosages as needed.
• Administer appropriate lab tests as required including patient vital signs, TB tests when required, and collects data for review by the Medical Director or RN.
• Schedule and screen patients to be seen by the Medical Director.
• Assist the Medical Director in collecting data for the history and physical as required.
• Maintain absolute control, tracking, and confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork.
• Actively participate in CARF preparation and state audit process.
• Interface with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center premises.

Essential Qualifications:

• Education/Licensure/Certification: Active LPN license in the state of Missouri or multi-state.
• Required Knowledge: Understanding of opiate addiction, medical terminology, general nursing knowledge, and techniques. Basic mathematics skills. Must be computer literate and have basic knowledge of all Microsoft products including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Must have basic typing skills.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 1-year direct patient contact. Prior experience in the clinical environment is helpful.

New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job or State Requirements

MO LPN license or compact license