Licensed Practical Nurse - Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program

Richmond Behavioral Health is seeking 2 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program. The selected individual will preform intermediate human support work in the care and treatment of patients, managing, preparing and monitoring medications, administering observed dosed medication, injections, obtaining lab specimens, preparing and maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Essential Functions

Assesses and evaluates clients; obtains and reviews pertinent medical data; collects vital signs and specimens; monitors and documents patients response to treatment.

In collaboration with the Pharmacist, manages, sorts and prepares medications for distribution to patients; evaluates, reviews and monitors medication compliance.

Participates in diversion control efforts, such as patient call-backs and medication counts; documents results in patient record and reports concerns to Registered Nurse and case manager assigned to patient.

Administers and observes ingestion of oral medication, injections, immunizations, and medications with training and supervision; assist the physician as needed.

Delivers medication and to patients in residential treatment and observes dosing.

Assists Registered Nurse with triage and crisis intervention as needed. Provides crisis intervention services as necessary.

Draws venous blood, finger stick, urine and other routine laboratory work; obtains and processes specimens; sends to the laboratory for analysis.

Consults with prescriber, lead nurse, case manager, team members and pharmacies on new orders, changes, pre-authorizations and lab results; reviews and verifies discharge orders.

Prepares and maintains patient charts, logs and records, and utilizes electronic health records and other software to document dosing and other medical and pharmacy concerns

Assists the Registered Nurse in preparing supply orders, tracks and stocks supplies and medications.

Participates in training in the use of naloxone to reverse opioid overdose.

Attends meetings, seminars and training as required.