LPN - Opiate Treatment Program (Sat AM, Per Diem)

Community Health Resources

Enfield (CT)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 49,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness stipend

Employee recognition events

Job summary

Community Health Resources seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Pathways OTP in Enfield, CT. This per diem role covers Saturdays 5:30AM-11:30AM with potential weekday coverage as needed, supporting a methadone maintenance program.

You will perform nursing assessments, develop care plans, administer methadone, and coordinate care with counselors and physicians. Connecticut LPN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education: Degree or certification in nursing or a related health care field.
Experience: none required.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current CT LPN license and CPR certification; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Perform initial nursing assessments and document patients’ responses to treatment.
Develop, implement and evaluate nursing care plans per patient age-specific needs; record progress.
Input data accurately into the computer system and coordinate with medical staff.
Administer prescribed methadone regimen and take-home doses as directed by the physician.
Monitor urine toxicology, breathalyzers, and respond to medical/psychiatric emergencies per CHR policies.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Care planning

Documentation

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Degree/Certification in nursing or related health care field

Job description

You will perform nursing assessments, develop care plans, administer methadone, and coordinate care with counselors and physicians. Connecticut LPN license and CPR certification are required.

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