What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Dosing Nurse - Muskegon Recovery Center - Full Time position at Cherry Health?
Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health
Who we are:
Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.
Our Mission:
Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.
- LPN in the State of Michigan required
- One-year professional clinical nursing experience, family practice experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- An understanding of substance use disorders and recovery
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient with computers and EHR (electronic health records) and pay close attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Dispense medication accurately and efficiently to the patients in the methadone program
- Perform ongoing assessment, problem identification, and follow-up as is necessary – using clinical and organizational knowledge
- Document as needed in electronic medical records
- Coordinate patient care with the medical neighborhood
- Work collaboratively with other staff to provide high quality, sensitive, and culturally competent care
- Participate in the weekly case conferences to develop and support patient treatment plans
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits:
Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!
- 3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
- Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
- Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 8 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match
- MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
- Pet Insurance!
- Vendor discounts and much more!
