Medication Management Nurse

THRIVE; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at THRIVE in New York is responsible for supporting safe, effective, and coordinated medication management for clients within the LPN scope. The role includes maintaining medication profiles, coordinating refills, monitoring responses, and providing education in alignment with THRIVE policies and regulatory requirements.

You will document activities, communicate with prescribers and the treatment team, ensure confidentiality, and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Experience in chemical dependency and/or mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete and current medication profile for each client.
• Perform medication reconciliation at admission and during transitions of care.
• Review medication orders for completeness and coordinate with prescribers/RN.
• Process and document new medication orders, dose changes, and prescriptions.
• Coordinate prescription refill requests and communicate with clients, pharmacies, prescribers, and staff.
• Monitor and document client adherence, responses, side effects, and concerns.
• Provide client education within the LPN scope regarding medication use and safety.
• Reinforce the medication plan and confirm client understanding.
• Respond to medication-related questions and refer out-of-scope decisions.
• Communicate medication information to the treatment team and maintain confidentiality.
• Document all medication-management assessments and actions in the clinical record.
• Maintain records in line with THRIVE policies, OASAS, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Identify and report medication errors or safety concerns.
• Support prescribers and nursing staff with information for reviews.
• Participate in medication-related case reviews and trainings.
• Maintain practice within the LPN scope and licensure requirements.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – New York

Job description

Schedule

Full Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9am-7pm

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for supporting the safe, effective, and coordinated management of client medications within the scope of LPN licensure. The LPN reviews and maintains medication information, coordinates medication-related communications and refills, monitors client response and adherence, provides medication education, and documents all medication-management activities in compliance with THRIVE policies and procedures, authorized prescriber orders, OASAS requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a complete and current medication profile for each client, including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, allergies, adverse reactions, and relevant medication history.
• Perform medication reconciliation at admission, following transitions of care, and whenever medication changes are reported or ordered.
• Review medication orders for completeness and consistency with the client's current medication record, and promptly refer discrepancies or questions to the authorized prescriber or RN.
• Process and document new medication orders, dose changes, discontinuations, holds, and other prescriber instructions in accordance with THRIVE procedures and scope of practice.
• Coordinate prescription refill requests and communicate with clients, pharmacies, prescribers, and authorized program staff to support continuity of medication therapy.
• Track refill status, medication supply, prior authorization needs, and unresolved pharmacy or prescriber issues, escalating concerns when needed.
• Monitor and document client adherence, reported effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, and medication-related concerns, and notify the appropriate nursing or medical provider.
• Provide client education within the LPN scope of practice regarding medication purpose, dosage instructions, safe use, storage, potential side effects, adherence, and when to seek medical assistance.
• Reinforce the medication plan established by the authorized prescriber and confirm client understanding using appropriate educational methods.
• Respond to medication-related questions from clients and authorized supports, referring clinical decisions or requests outside the LPN scope of practice to the appropriate provider.
• Communicate relevant medication information to the treatment team and authorized healthcare providers to promote coordinated care, while maintaining confidentiality requirements.
• Document all medication-management assessments, education, communications, interventions, and follow-up actions accurately and promptly in the clinical record.
• Maintain medication records and related documentation in accordance with THRIVE policy, OASAS requirements, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify and report medication errors, suspected adverse drug events, unreported medication use, possible interactions, or other medication-safety concerns in accordance with established procedures.
• Support prescribers and nursing staff by preparing accurate medication information for client reviews, follow-up appointments, and care coordination.
• Participate in medication-related case review, quality assurance, supervision, and required training relevant to medication management and OTP operations.
• Maintain practice within the LPN scope of practice and perform other medication-management duties consistent with licensure, regulatory requirements, and program operations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required: Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State

Preferred: Experience in the Chemical Dependency and/or Mental Health field