What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN- Substance Abuse position at Crouse Hospital?
Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.
Crouse’s Erie Blvd. Outpatient Addiction Treatment facility is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide treatment and services for individuals with substance use disorders.
Pay Range: $18 - $34.66/hour based on verified education and experience
Available Schedule 5:00am - 1:30pm w/rotating weekends holidays and other shifts assigned
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position Responsibilities:
- Administers daily medication in accordance with Opioid Treatment Program policies and medical protocols using Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex.
- Accurately follows State and Federal regulations when administering medications.
- Properly obtains required documentation from patient medical records to support all authorization requests.
- Provides direct patient care with automated dispensing system, and maintains pump set up prior to dispensing.
- Organizes and accurately maintains daily reports to track dosing.
- Assists with preparation of pre-pours of methadone and Suboxone for delivery to patients at the Justice Center.
- Monitor vital signs for dose adjustments, and assist in medical office to coordinate guest doses, confirming doses, and ensuring all pertinent information is recorded.
- Reconciles inventory daily with RN team, and complies with all safety standards required for distributing and storing controlled substances.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State without restrictions
- Minimum of two (2) years experience as an LPN in an Outpatient or Inpatient clinical setting.
Benefits Overview:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
- Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
- YMCA Subsidy program.
- Competitive Shift Differentials on Evenings, Nights and Weekends.
Salary : $18 - $35
