What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at UHS?
LPN- NEW OPIOID CLINIC
Horizon Health is seeking a LPN for our clinic in Highpoint, NC. The OTP LPN delegates, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with the interdisciplinary team members and in accordance with the nursing process and the OTP standards of care and practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Dispenses Methadone and other medication, per physician orders and per clinic policy
- Accurately record all patient information in the patient record
- Completes brief assessment of patient's mental and physical well-being, monitoring for signs/ symptoms associates with licit and illicit drug use
- Participates in UDS surveillance, per policy
- Coordinates medication reviews and staffing with agency physicians
- Completes all required controlled substance inventories to ensure accurate medication counts
- Conducts patient education programs according to needs identified, including health and wellness education
- Participates in treatment team meetings, providing feedback to the interdisciplinary team
Horizon’s programs have dedicated marketing support and outstanding resources from the nation’s largest psychiatric contract management company. Excellent opportunity for growth with this national company whose philosophy and track record is to first try to promote from within. For more information about Horizon, please see: www.horizonhealth.com.
Benefit Highlights:
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!
Qualifications
- Current NC LPN license, Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience in an addiction care setting (Inpatient, Detox, Partial Hospitalization, OTP) preferred.
EOE
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The programs have dedicated marketing support and outstanding resources from the nation’s largest psychiatric contract management company in the United States. Excellent opportunity for growth with this national company whose philosophy and track record is to first try to promote from within. For more information about Horizon, please see: www.horizonhealth.com. EOE
