Job description

Summary:

The Residential Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is responsible for providing integrated nursing care that addresses substance use, mental health, co-occurring and general healthcare needs and monitoring individual client progress. The Residential LPN will also monitor client self-administration of medications. Additional responsibilities include daily milieu management to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; ordering medication, supplies, counting meds at shift change, and carrying out medical staff orders. The RN works under the direction and orders of the medical staff (NP/PA/MD) and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to ensure quality of care delivered to clients within the program. The provider of such services should be knowledgeable about addiction treatment, especially pharmacotherapies.

Knowledge Of:

• Addiction treatment and pharmacotherapies

• Co-occurring diagnoses and treatment

• Trauma-informed, culturally-responsive care

• Electronic Healthcare Record systems.

• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability To:

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team

• Communicate effectively with staff, clients, referral agencies, healthcare providers, and social service providers regarding the patient’s needs, verbally and in writing

• Maintain productivity standards

Education and Experience:

• Active Connecticut licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Two year’s experience treating individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in a residential setting

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $31.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterbury, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in a residential substance use or mental health treatment setting?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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