Part-Time LPN for MAT Clinic – Saturday Shifts

United Community Services, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UCS Healthcare in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for part-time, Saturday shifts in our MAT clinics in Ankeny/Knoxville, IA. The role supports our medication assisted treatment program and involves administering medications, nursing assessments, and coordinating care.

We offer a meaningful, community-focused work environment with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and integrity within a supportive

Formación

• Unrestricted license in the state of Iowa as an LPN.
• CPR certificate.
• Venipuncture skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and own judgment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Administer medications to patients in treatment.
• Perform nursing assessments and H&P's on all new admissions or readmissions when necessary.
• Reviewing patient's prescriptions and OTC medications to ensure they are properly prescribed and to assess whether client is aware of adverse reactions.
• Perform, interpret, record, and report on-site TB tests and other testing as ordered by physician.
• Perform venipuncture and injections as ordered by physician.
• Carry out all physician orders including telephone orders.
• Assist the physician with clinic, rooming patients and ensuring compliance.
• Record and report all observed symptoms and changes in the patient's condition to the interdisciplinary team members and medical director if necessary.
• Communicate patient status through legible and precise documentation.
• Make appropriate health referrals whenever necessary.
• Count client medications and initiate call backs to monitor for diversion or abuse/misuse.
• Answer all phone calls relating to nursing/medical questions and make appropriate referrals.
• Make appropriate request to provider when medication dosage change is indicated and carry out those orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Obtain urine specimens according to agency policy and federal regulation and make appropriate report of results.
• Review eight point criteria for take home medications.
• Perform daily nursing assessments on patients involved in the detoxification program.
• Assist clients with guest dosing.
• Provide first aid to patients and staff as needed and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to the staff in understanding a patient's medical problems.
• Assist in monitoring patient activities while on center property.
• Maintain licensure as required.
• Keep the Medical Director informed of changes that occur in clinical and medical matters.

Conocimientos

LPN license Iowa

CPR certification

Venipuncture

Independent work

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

UCS Healthcare in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for part-time, Saturday shifts in our MAT clinics in Ankeny/Knoxville, IA. The role supports our medication assisted treatment program and involves administering medications, nursing assessments, and coordinating care.

We offer a meaningful, community-focused work environment with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and integrity within a supportive