NURSE INPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Encompass Community Supports (d/b/a formerly Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board); Virginia; On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

13 paid holidays

17 PTO days

State Pension Plan

Training Opportunities

Life Insurance

Health Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Encompass Community Supports is hiring a Substance Use Disorder Nurse – LPN for an inpatient setting. The role supports assessment, medication administration, education, and counseling under supervision. This full-time position works 37.5 hours weekly and offers competitive benefits.

The organization values integrity, collaboration, and patient-centered care, with PSLF/NHSC loan repayment options and a strong commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse and Virginia licensure required.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience in substance use/mental health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate intake screenings and CIWA/COWS for admission decisions.
• Consult with referrals on medications and treatment plans; manage medication stock.
• Order and dispense meds; perform med counts and dispose expired meds.
• Provide education about medications and addiction/wellness.
• Provide HIV/other disease counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Document daily records, treatment plans, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with team for continuity of care and community resource linkage.
• Participate in clinical staffing and shift reports.

Skills

Nursing skills

Medication administration

CIWA/COWS assessment

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

LPN licensure

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) – INPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $33.33

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring a Substance Use Disorder Nurse – LPN. Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s, and aging services. As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community.

Our non-profit organization qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, allowing eligible employees to potentially receive student loan forgiveness. ECS is also a registered site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment plan.

Our benefits are highly competitive and include:

• Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 PTO days
• Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan
• Employee training and educational opportunities
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

At Encompass Community Supports, our full-time employees work 37.5 hours weekly.

The SUD Nurse – LPN provides care, counseling, education and consultation to clients; Work is performed under regular supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates pre-screenings, conducts intake assessments including CIWA/COWS to determine appropriateness for admission.
• Consults with referral sources about medication and health treatment plan/order medications; keeps stock medications; assesses clients for special diets; performs AIMS; gives injections; assists clients with obtaining medications.
• Orders prescribed and over the counter medications; maintain medication stock; performs medication counts each shift; maintains STAT box; disposes of unused/expired medications.
• Develops, shares, researches, and provides client education about medications, STD/HIV/other illness and about addiction and withdrawal.
• Provides HIV/other diseases as well as substance abuse counseling.
• Provides crisis intervention and medical services for residential clients when needed.
• Documents in clients records on a daily basis; completes treatment plan; complies with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Works with other tech as a team to provide case coordination with clients and community resources to assure continuity of care; performs environmental management assisted by tech.
• Participate in clinical staffing, shift report, and other meetings.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Administers TB test/screening to clients and staff.
• Be available for calls after hours and be able to fill in for other staff if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques of professional nursing; thorough knowledge of the dangers inherent in and the precautions to be taken in the use of narcotics and other medications; thorough knowledge of evidenced based treatment, diagnostic, immunization and related medical services for clients; thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services of the agency; ability to accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, physicians and associates; knowledge of MS Office, to include Word and Excel.

COMPETENCIES

Results Focus & Initiative; Value Diversity; Teamwork; Accountability & Dependability; Adaptability & Flexibility; Advocacy Causes; Attention to Detail; Creative & Innovative Thinking; Confidence; Decision Making & Judgment; Ethics & Integrity; Gaining Voluntary Compliance; Influence; Integrity; Leadership; Listening; Managing Projects or Programs; Multi-tasking; Oral Communication; Problem Solving; Reliability; Resilience; Research; Rapport Building; Speaking; Writing; Training & Presenting Information; Self-Management / Self-Organization; Relationship Building; Organizational & Political Savvy.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalency; any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited licensed practical nursing program; must be a licensed Practical Nurse allowed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. At least 3 years of experience in nursing, substance disorders, and/or mental health are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires light physical effort working almost exclusively with lightweight materials (up to 25 pounds). The working conditions are good; may involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements; accidents are improbable other than minor injuries; health hazards are negligible; some mental effort and stress may be involved resulting in inconvenience and frustration. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process (criminal, DMV, education, drug screening, reference check, DSS, OIG and SAM).

Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer