Licensed Practical Nurse

Join our compassionate team at the Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing community health through addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services. We are looking for an LPN to support our Clearpath Program, an Opioid Treatment Program. Clearpath is the only Opioid Treatment Program in Northeast Minnesota.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing high-quality nursing care to patients dealing with opioid addiction. Your efforts will help foster a supportive environment as you collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure effective treatment and recovery.

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Treatment Director, Lead Nurse, & Assistant Medical Director this individual will administer prescribed medication and nursing care utilizing the nursing processes according to protocols established by the Assistant Medical Director and Treatment Director. Implement plans of care and evaluate response to care given. Refer patients with medical needs not provided by the facility to appropriate levels of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate medical and nursing care of all patients.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation understanding and to alleviate apprehension.
• Refer patients to other team members when needs are beyond the scope of practical nursing.
• Order necessary medical supplies.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with Assistant Medical Director instruction and approved nursing standards and recording dosages.
• Coordinate referrals for patients and follow up on medical referrals.
• Respond to life-threating situations based on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Provide health education to patients.
• Document clearly and completely services provided, patient response and any changes noted.
• Document patient history and biopsychosocial status. Document care provided and maintain patient medical records; complete and ensure required forms are completed accurately and completely.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance of applicable federal and state regulations and laws, as well as policies and procedures regarding medication dispensing and narcotic treatment in an Opiate Treatment Program (OTP).
• Maintain a sight and count inventory of the methadone supply daily.
• Schedule and screen patients to be seen by the Assistant Medical Director.
• Assist the Assistant Medical Director with history and physicals and intakes as required.
• Receive medical orders and ensure they are documented and understood by other staff.
• Maintain absolute control and tracking of all medical paperwork involving patient does changes, lab results, medical provider orders, phase/level changes, and verbal orders.
• Participate in regular nursing meetings and trainings.

Qualifications:

• This individual must have a certificate in nursing from a college or technical school.
• Must have current License for Practical Nursing certified by the MN Board of Nursing
• Must have training in co-occurring disorders.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or obtain it before direct patient contact.
• Must pass a background studies issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (80% coverage on lowest cost Gold Plans)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Development Time
• 401K & Roth IRA (4% Employer Base Contribution & 4% Employer Match)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (100% Employer Covered)
• Accidental & Critical Illness Insurance
• HSA Accounts for Eligible Plans
• On-the-Job Training
• Paid CEU Training
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Tuition Forgiveness through PSLF and State of Minnesota Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family and Medical  Leave
• Bereavement, Jury Duty, and Military Leave

VISION: The Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment’s vision is a community in which people’s potential and quality of life are not limited by addiction and its consequences.

MISSION: The Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment’s mission is to improve personal, family and community health through addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services.

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