Licensed Practical Nurse-1099

Healthcare-Alternative-Systems,-Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) in Chicago seeks a Harm Reduction Coordinator – Lead LPN to plan, coordinate, and implement Harm Reduction services. You will oversee the creation of HAS's Harm Reduction Program, engaging individuals with opioid use disorder and linking them to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction resources.

The role requires an Illinois LPN license, 2 years in methadone settings, on-site work, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have valid unrestricted Illinois LPN license.
• Two years' experience in methadone field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• On-site work required.
• Valid Illinois driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense methadone and record dosing per RX orders.
• Maintain medication accountability and inventory.
• Enter orders in SAMMS and update dosing history.
• Perform breathalyzer readings and TB risk procedures.
• Complete mandated logs, audits and DPI-related tasks.
• Take vital signs and assist in intake where needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

LPN License (Illinois)

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

SAMMS software

Job description

MISSION/VISIONHealthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) provides a continuum of multicultural and bilingual (English/Spanish) behavioral care and social services that empower individuals, families, and communities. HAS seeks to implement sustainable programs that benefit society by improving the well-being and recovery efforts of those individuals, families, and communities impacted by behavioral health problems. With eleven locations across the Chicagoland area, HAS provides services and resources to individuals at every stage in their behavioral/recovery journey so that they can be successful and become contributing members of their communities.JOB SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Program Manager, the Harm Reduction Coordinator – Lead is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and implementation of Harm Reduction services. This role helps develop and oversee the creation of the Harm Reduction Program at HAS. These services include the following: successful engagement of individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) through linkage to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services at HAS and in the community; developing/strengthening partnerships with harm reduction community stakeholders and treatment providers; connecting individuals to appropriate services and treatment; and providing case management services to individuals with OUD.ESSENTIAL DUTIES*Must be flexible and available On-callUnder the primary supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Program Manager, the LPN dispenses methadone (liquid & tablets) to program participants. S/he also records and accounts for accuracy of ancillary medications dispensed at Opioid Maintenance Therapy (MAT) and is responsible for ordering and receiving medications from authorized agency pharmaceutical vendor(s). The LPN is also responsible for medication accountability and inventory.Dispense, record, and account for accuracy for ancillary medications dispensed at the MAT facility by entering Doctor’s RX orders in participants dosing history in SAMMS software.Perform breathalyzer readings on all participants’ who are observed with obvious alcohol symptoms.Read and record PPD’s (TB, other specimen collections procedures).Record all of the Medical Director’s telephone orders and assure Medical Director’s signature is on all RX orders pertaining to methadone dispensing and code changes, as per agency and program protocol.Complete and submit mandated DASA weekly Pharmacy Logs – every Monday.Maintain nursing notes in participants chart – strictly adhering to administering dosing as PER DR. RX ORDERS.Participate in staff groups, meetings and in-service educational sessions – including CEU’s.Take and record vital signs at appropriate intervals on all participants who present with problems or when ordered by the Medical Director.Provide phlebotomy services and assist in intake process as necessary.Meet TB testing and reading requirements as per guidelines to ensure each pt completes required TB risk assessment prior to intake/assessment and assist with New Employee 2-step TB testing as required by SUPR.Perform other duties as assigned by Register Nurse and Program Manager.Participate in internal and external audits procedurally and substantively.Complete and reconcile biannual reports as required by D.E.A.All other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSMust have valid unrestricted Illinois LPN LicenseMust have two (2) years’ experience in methadone fieldMust be willing to work flexible hours as per the clinic’s hours of operationsBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredPossession of a valid Illinois Driver’s LicenseHAS requires all staff to work on siteEDUCATIONAssociates degree from a from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.