Licensed Practical Nurse - MAT Clinic

COPE Community Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO accrual rate

Job summary

COPE Community Services in Tucson is looking for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our outpatient MAT clinic. The LPN will provide client care and dispense medications under the supervision of the Opioid Medical Director, ensuring adherence to the individual treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and be licensed as an LPN by the Arizona Board of Nursing. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be currently licensed as an LPN through the Arizona Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care under supervision of the Opioid Medical Director.
• Dispense controlled substances based on physician’s orders.
• Support case management and medical staff.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Patient assessment

Client care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry | Job Location: 5th St Clinic - Tucson, AZ85712 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Licensed Practical Nurse | Salary Range: $28.00 Hourly | Job Shift: Early Morning (4:30am - 1:30pm) | Job Category: Nurse

Job Description

We are looking for a full time LPN for our outpatient MAT clinic. Under general supervision of the Opioid Medical Director, the Psychiatric Nurse I is responsible for client care and dispensing controlled substances, methadone, buprenorphine, and suboxone to clients based on physician’s orders following careful assessment of the clients. Under general supervision of the site director, the Psychiatric Nurse I provides support to case management and medical staff. The Psychiatric Nurse I is also expected to cooperate as a team member and provide services in accordance with client’s individual treatment plan that results in a positive behavioral change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Currently a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) through the Arizona Board of Nursing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card throughout employment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous PTO accrual rate

Important Notes

• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid AZ driver’s license with a clean or acceptable driving record.
• Unacceptable driving record includes: more than two moving violations in the last three years, more than one at‑fault accident within the last three years, or any major violation (i.e. DUI, careless/reckless driving, drag racing, hit and run) within the last three years.
• Other driving related violations may be considered unacceptable.
• Submission of a 39 month (three year) driving record from DMV will be required at time of job offer. These standards must be maintained throughout employment and up-to-date driving records are reviewed regularly for current employees.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Safety Sensitive Position

This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Pursuant to the AZ Drug Testing of Employees Act ARS 23-493, COPE Community Services, Inc. has determined this is a safety sensitive position. Because this is a safety sensitive position and in accordance with its drug and alcohol free workplace policy, COPE reserves the right to exclude or remove a person from this position if COPE believes in good faith that the employee’s current use of any drug, legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise (for example, medical marijuana), if the drug could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee’s job performance or ability to perform the job duties. Employees are obligated to inform COPE of any current drug use that could impair or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee’s job performance or ability to perform the job duties.

COPE Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.