What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Mobile Methadone Program position at Merakey?
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Mobile Methadone Clinic team in Philadelphia, PA.
Earn $33.00 per hour with benefits working Monday - Friday 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm.
We are a first-of-its-kind Mobile Methadone Clinic in Philadelphia , bringing life-changing care directly to high-risk adults who need same-day treatment. As a 100% community-based program, we provide Mobile Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to individuals struggling with substance use-meeting them where they are and ensuring they get the support they need.
As an LPN on our team, you'll play a critical role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Your responsibilities will include :
- Administering and dispensing methadone in accordance with State and Federal Guidelines
- Ensuring accurate documentation of medication administration
- Following physician and medical director treatment plans
- Monitoring patient response to treatment and adjusting as needed
- Maintaining detailed and compliant medical records
- Overseeing tuberculosis, HIV, and HepC testing , coordinating referrals when necessary
- Providing emergency care (CPR, AED, and emergency medication administration)
Benefits
Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :
Salary : $33
