Licensed Practical Nurse

NorthStar Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStar Behavioral Health seeks an LPN/LVN for the Medication Assisted Treatment Program. The role involves daily assessment and dosing of MAT clients, coordinating care, and acting as the primary contact for clients presenting for care.

The ideal candidate holds an LPN/LVN license in Ohio, with knowledge of safe nursing practices and the ability to apply essential skills to client care. Experience in chemical dependency is a plus.

Qualifications

• LPN/LVN diploma, associate degree, or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Knowledge of safe nursing practices and application to client care.
• LPN license in the State of Ohio; chemical dependency experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dosing of MAT program clients.
• Assess dose changes and follow protocol.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately.
• Document and communicate with counseling, administrative, and medical staff on incidents/concerns.
• Perform daily methadone tally and counts.
• Coordinate care between clinic and hospitals/providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Pursue annual professional goals and continuing education.
• Attend mandatory trainings and department meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing skills

Client care

Problem solving

Education

LPN/LVNs license (OH)

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Medication Assisted Treatment Program

REPORTING TO: Director, MAP Clinic

Position Information

LPN/LVNs perform the daily assessment and dosing of clients participating in In the Medication Assisted Treatment Program. The LPN/LVN is a member of the treatment team and the primary contact daily for clients presenting for care. LPNs/LVNs must comply with all rules, regulations and ethical standards set forth by regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Dosing of Medication Assisted Treatment Program clients.
• Assesses clients for dose changes and follows orders according to protocol.
• Ensures accurate transcription and implementation of physician orders.
• Documents and communicates with counseling, administrative, and medical staff on any client incidents and/or concerns.
• As assigned, performs daily methadone tally, assuming accountability for an accurate methadone and other medication counts.
• Coordinates care between the clinic and various hospital or health care providers, serving as a client advocate as necessary.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and provides relevant client information.
• Develops and strives to achieve annual individual professional goals.
• Maintains professional competence through participating in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences.
• Attends all mandatory in-service training, regular departmental staff meetings and other meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities [if applicable]

None.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Associates or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) from an accredited school;
• Knowledge of safe nursing practices and the ability to apply the necessary skills and techniques related to +client care;
• LPN Licensed in the State of Ohio, Experience and/or Certification in Chemical Dependency is a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of safe nursing practices and the ability to apply the necessary skills and techniques relate to client care;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. (The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Keyboard data entry required.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibility, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.