LPN- Opioid Clinic- PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Health in Petersburg, VA is seeking an LPN for our opioid clinic to join a collaborative care team on a per diem basis. The LPN will delegate, coordinate and evaluate patient care following the nursing process and OTP standards.

The role requires an active VALPN license, 2 years in addiction care preferred, and availability for Saturday shifts 5a–9a. This position offers exposure to a nationwide organization with strong support and resources.

Qualifications

• Current VALPN license to practice in Virginia.
• Minimum 2 years experience in addiction care setting preferred.
• Saturday 5a–9a availability for per diem shift.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses methadone and other medications per physician orders and clinic policy.
• Accurately record all patient information in the patient record.
• Completes brief assessment of patient's mental and physical wellbeing, monitoring for signs of substance use.
• Participates in UDS surveillance per policy.
• Coordinates medication reviews with agency physicians.
• Completes controlled substance inventories to ensure accurate counts.
• Conducts patient education programs according to identified needs.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and provides feedback to the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Patient education

Education

VALPN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

LPN- OPIOID CLINIC- Per diem

Horizon Health is seeking a LPN for our clinic in Petersburg, VA. The OTP LPN delegates, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with the interdisciplinary team members and in accordance with the nursing process and the OTP standards of care and practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dispenses Methadone and other medication, per physician orders and per clinic policy
• Accurately record all patient information in the patient record
• Completes brief assessment of patient's mental and physical well-being, monitoring for signs/ symptoms associates with licit and illicit drug use
• Participates in UDS surveillance, per policy
• Coordinates medication reviews and staffing with agency physicians
• Completes all required controlled substance inventories to ensure accurate medication counts
• Conducts patient education programs according to needs identified, including health and wellness education
• Participates in treatment team meetings, providing feedback to the interdisciplinary team

Schedule

• Saturday's 5a-9a

Horizon’s programs have dedicated marketing support and outstanding resources from the nation’s largest psychiatric contract management company. Excellent opportunity for growth with this national company whose philosophy and track record is to first try to promote from within. For more information about Horizon, please see: www.horizonhealth.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Current VALPN license, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in an addiction care setting (Inpatient, Detox, Partial Hospitalization, OTP) preferred.

EOE

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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