LPN (Dosing Nurse)

New Season; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits on DAY ONE

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses up to $2,000

Job summary

New Season Treatment Centers in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our clinic team under the guidance of the Medical Director, RN, and Program Director. You will engage with patients and provide compassionate care during challenging times, ensuring accurate medication administration and clinical support.

This role provides day-one benefits, 3 weeks of PTO, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and referral bonuses up to $2,000.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Florida.
• Minimum of 1 year of direct patient contact.
• Prior experience in a clinical environment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supply and administer medication per physician's order and record dosage.
• Maintain daily inventory of medication supply and count it.
• Ensure 100% accuracy in daily medication accounting.
• Collect fees and perform daily cash reconciliation when cashier is absent.
• Dispose of medical waste following proper protocol.
• Observe patient demeanor prior to dosing.
• Contact other centers to verify dosages as needed.
• Administer lab tests and collect data for review by Medical Director or RN.
• Schedule and screen patients to be seen by the Medical Director.
• Assist the Medical Director in collecting data for history and physical as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork.
• Actively participate in CARF preparation and state audits.
• Interface with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities.

Skills

Opioid addiction knowledge

Medical terminology

Nursing knowledge

Nursing techniques

Basic math skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Typing skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

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!

• Full benefits available on DAY ONE
• Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities are available
• Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available

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!

• Full benefits available on DAY ONE
• Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities are available
• Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available

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, Registered Nurse, and 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 has 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 the physician's 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 the 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 the 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 collect 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 the state audit process.
• Interface with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center's premises.

Benefits

• Early morning hours (Allows for a great work-life balance)
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO (3 weeks with buy-up options)
• Excellent Medical (EPO & PPO plans), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
• Referral bonus (up to $2,000)

Essential Qualifications

• Education/Licensure/Certification:Active LPN license in your 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 of 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

LPN License in the State of FL