Licensed Practical Nurse - CWC

Mccallcenterct; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Medical & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

403(b) Employer Match

Gym Membership

Shift Differential

Job summary

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team in Torrington, CT. You will monitor client needs, educate on medications, and administer injectable medications as needed.

This Non-Exempt, Full Time position includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a starting pay range of $27.00 per hour. Successful candidates will have LPN certification and experience with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Degree/certification in nursing or related health care field; training as an LPN; knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment; ability to integrate recovery principles into care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client engagement; identify recovery supports; ability to write reports; present information; respond to questions; second language ability is favorable; proficient with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ medical needs with providers; monitor withdrawal symptoms and med side effects.
• Assist with MAT induction; take vitals; complete tox screens; gather prior labs.
• Document client progress related to meds and side effects.
• Assist with lab orders routing and completion.
• Provide face-to-face clinical assessments and medication education to client/family.
• Demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty needs.
• Coordinate referrals to other medical and treatment resources.
• Schedule MAT physicals; participate in weekly case reviews and supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date case records.
• Administer Vivitrol or Sublocade as prescribed.

Skills

Nursing degree/certification

Interpersonal skills

Medical knowledge

Electronic Medical Record proficiency

Second language proficiency (favorable

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS of $3,000

The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role aids the medical providers in monitoring clients needs and coordinating care. The LPN will also provide medication education and will administer injectable medications when needed.

Non-Exempt, Full Time

Pay range begins at $27.00 / hour

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree/certification in nursing or in a related health care field; training as a licensed practical nurse; prior knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment; ability to integrate recovery principles into care.

Excellent interpersonal skills for potential client engagement; ability to identify possible individualized recovery supports for clients; ability to write reports; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions; ability to communicate fluently in a second language is viewed favorably; proficient with electronic medical record.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk, using the phone, and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Valid Driver’s license required.

BENEFITS

• PTO 4 weeks accrued biweekly, with annual increases
• Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium
• Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 2 Gym Membership Options
• Shift Differential Pay for Working Overnight Weekends

AGENCY OVERVIEW

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recoverysupport, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut.For more than50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury,Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey.AtMcCall,our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Together with the agency medical providers, assess clients’ medical needs including withdrawal symptoms and medication side effects.
• Assists with the Suboxone induction process by taking vital signs and recording all information in the medical record, complete tox screens and gather previous labs and physical.
• Document ongoing client progress in areas that involve relevant side effects of medication.
• Assist physician in submitting, routing and ensuring completion of lab work as ordered.
• Provide face to face clinical assessments and medication education to client/family.
• Demonstrate competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Work with prescriber and family regarding referrals to other medical and treatment resources
• Coordinate and schedule MAT physicals as assigned, participate in weekly case reviews and supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date case records for each client.
• Administer Vivitrol or Sublocade shots to clients with diagnosed OUD.

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