Licensed Practical Nurse

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Were Expanding and looking for a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Medical Assisted Recovery Center (MARC), Montebello Rd, in Pueblo.

What Youd Be Doing

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team as a Dispensing Nurse. This role involves assisting in the dispensing of medications and providing care to patients in a clinical setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with medication administration and strong communication skills.

As a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you would become a central member of our MARC teams efforts to improve the medical and behavioral health of clients. You would act as a point person for building professional relationships with medical partners and community agencies, synthesizing data to address client needs, and conducting outreach activities designed to meet the health needs of our community.

Specifically, the Dispensing LPN

Administer and dispense Methadone to patients

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medication records

Monitor and document patient progress and any adverse reactions

Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and patients

Follow clinic protocols and comply with all safety and confidentiality regulations

Collaborates with clients to identify and resolve issues related to the health care system, including social and financial barriers.

Coordinates care with internal and external care providers to maximize the quality-of-care clients receive.

Works effectively independently and as a team member.

Builds rapport and professional relationships with medical partners in the community.

Utilizes medical and behavioral health professional skills.

Tracks and documents the progress of our clients and makes course corrections when appropriate.

Collaborates with community agencies in service to our clients and to our community.

Provides education and interactive guidance to patient's questions and medication concerns.

Collects and analyzes data to assure that our patients receive efficient and effective care to meet their needs.

Makes important contributions when meeting with staff from multiple disciplines.

Interacts professionally and ethically.

Maintains records in accordance with Health Solutions standards; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements include the following

Requires standing, sitting, driving, and walking for prolonged periods of time

Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 20 pounds

Requires working under stress in emergency situations

Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record data electronically and communicate with clients

Requires occasional driving in adverse weather conditions

Requires frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse

Requires frequent use computer operation including keyboard and mouse

What Youll Like About Us

Competitive pay. $17.45 - $19.24 hourly (contingent on degree and experience) for this position

Employee recognition and celebrations

Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

Meaningful work with opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo.

What Were Looking ForThe Must-Haves

Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Colorado or a state participating in the Enhance Nurse Licensure Compact

Minimum of two years experience working with diverse population

Minimum of two years experience in an addiction recovery setting

Experience in providing nursing care in medical and behavioral healthcare settings

Experience collaborating across disciplines and agencies

Colorado drivers license and access to reliable transportation during working hours.

Exceptional documentation and computer skills

What Wed Like to See in YouThe Nice-to-Haves

Track record of working successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team

Spanish language skills

Health Solutions expects all staff to

Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.

Take ownership of problems, brainstorm resolutions, use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and then demonstrate consistent follow through.

Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.

Inspire and model collaborative teamwork; and

Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

Close Date : 10 / 15 / 2024

Salary : $17 - $19