LPN - Opioid Treatment Clinic: Impactful Patient Care

Colonial Management Group Careers; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New Season is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for our Dayton, Ohio clinic, under the supervision of our Medical Director, RN, and Program Director. You will provide compassionate patient care, administer medications per physician orders, and help ensure accurate medical records and patient flow.

You will engage directly with patients during challenging times, support daily inventory, lab tests, and safety protocols while upholding confidentiality and quality care within a CARF and state

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Ohio or multi-state.
• Understanding of opiate addiction and medical terminology.
• Must be computer literate and know Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; basic typing.

Responsibilities

• Supply and administer medication pursuant to physician 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 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 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 collects 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 state audit process.
• Interface with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center premises.

Skills

Medical terminology

Nursing knowledge

Basic math

Computer literacy

Typing skills

Education

Active LPN license in Ohio

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

New Season is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for our Dayton, Ohio clinic, under the supervision of our Medical Director, RN, and Program Director. You will provide compassionate patient care, administer medications per physician orders, and help ensure accurate medical records and patient flow.

You will engage directly with patients during challenging times, support daily inventory, lab tests, and safety protocols while upholding confidentiality and quality care within a CARF and state