RN/LPN-Full Time

Hamilton Center; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Center in Indiana seeks a licensed nurse (LPN or RN) to support medication assisted treatment within an opioid treatment program. You will work under the OTP Program Director and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe medication administration and patient care.

You will perform admissions/discharges per guidelines, monitor adverse effects, document in medical records, and participate in quality improvement while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed nursing knowledge for daily care and med administration.
• Understanding of medication assisted treatment and related safety.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems for recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and discharge of OTP patients under supervision.
• Supervise medication administration to OTP patients.
• Monitor for adverse drug effects and report concerns.
• Ensure accuracy of medication orders and take-home doses as prescribed.
• Document care and patient responses in the medical record.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Medication assisted treatment

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

LPN or RN licensed in Indiana

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

CPI certification

OTP training (4+ hours)

Job description

Provides medication assisted treatment to patients. Must be flexible to meet the needs of patients being served in an opioid treatment program including working in other clinics as assigned. Functions as a part of the interdisciplinary treatment team under the direction of the Program Director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs duties under the direction of the OTP Program Director and/or Program Physician.
• Assists with admission and discharge of patients under the direction of the OTP Program Director and/or Program Physician following state and federal guidelines for OTPs.
• Supervise the administering of medication to OTP patients.
• Monitors for potential adverse effects of medications and reports concerns to the Program Director and/or Program Physician.
• Ensures accuracy of medication orders for all patients within the OTP.
• Confirm orders for and prepare take home methadone doses.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team by carrying out treatment interventions within limits of training and licensure and by communicating observations regarding patients to other members of the treatment team.
• Documents all care provided and patient response in the patient's medical record per established procedures and Standards of Care on assigned patient caseload.
• Conducts patient/family education related to medications, and general physical and mental health needs.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintains professional behavior consistent with the principles of customer relations, total quality management, and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Participates in staff meetings and continuing education activities to continually update current knowledge regarding nursing.
• Flexibility in work schedule as determined by organizational needs.
• Maintains basic knowledge of computer software utilized for patient recordkeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge and skills regarding basic nursing care and general knowledge regarding preparation and administration of medications.
• Knowledge of medication assisted treatment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed by the State of Indiana as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Maintain current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Completes all required continuing education requirements in a timely manner.
• Completion of a minimum of four hours of training specific to Opioid Treatment Programs and/or methadone maintenance.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy