LPN for Opiate Treatment Program — Per Diem

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Pathways OTP in Enfield, CT. This per diem, Saturday 5:30AM-11:30AM position is on-site with duties including nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration, and coordination of care within the methadone maintenance program.

Requires current CT LPN license and CPR certification. Per diem role offers $30/hour with potential for additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree/Certification in nursing or in a related health care field preferred.
• Experience: none required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current RN or LPN license in the State of Connecticut required, CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessments and document ongoing assessments of patients’ response to treatment.
• Develop, implement and evaluate nursing care plans according to age specific needs of patients.
• Responsible for accurate input of computer data.
• Execute the medical and medication regimen of care as prescribed by the physician.
• Provide patients with daily methadone doses and prescribed take-home doses.
• Monitor urine toxicology screens and breathalyzers.
• Educate the patient/family toward an understanding of healthy living.
• Respond to medical/psychiatric emergency needs of patients, following CHR policies and procedures.
• Adhere to standards for Medication Assisted Treatment as maintained by regulatory bodies.

Education

Nursing degree or related health care field

Job description

Community Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Pathways OTP in Enfield, CT. This per diem, Saturday 5:30AM-11:30AM position is on-site with duties including nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration, and coordination of care within the methadone maintenance program.

Requires current CT LPN license and CPR certification. Per diem role offers $30/hour with potential for additional duties as needed.