Licensed Practical Nurse

Addiction Dosing Nurse Program & Location: Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), New Bedford

Pay Grades: LPN $34 - $40 (including shift differential)

Status: Per Diem

This fast paced, early bird position allows LPN’s to be in and out of work before many people get their day started!

• Directly supporting individuals on their journey towards recovery in an office-based setting.
• Physically low-impact position where the patients manage all of their own ADLs and ambulation.
• Dispense liquid methadone to patients.
• Complete admissions, patient assessments, vitals, and COWS.
• Participate as a leader in a multi-disciplinary, patient-centric team to provide quality care.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Us High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point recognizes, more now than ever, the need for a work life balance! Our leave time package for eligible staff is unmatched and allows employees the time off they need to rest, relax and enjoy life! High Point also understands the need to support and recognize staff diversity. In addition to our leave time package, we offer one floating holiday per quarter to allow staff the time off to observe and celebrate their cultures and beliefs! Also, we are consistently monitoring the economy and like agencies to adjust our pay grades at least once a year to, not only remain competitive, but to maintain livable wages.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

Dosing Nurse Requirements

• TB Screening
• CPR Certification
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Ability to care for diverse populations
• Incident Report Training
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Computer Skills
• Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders) and Medical Co-morbidities

Dosing Nurse Duties And Responsibilities

• Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations;
• Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health;
• Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards;
• Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome;
• Be familiar with best practice standards in line with MA Dept of Mental Health regulations;
• Delegates to and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) as appropriate;
• Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) staff;
• Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments (RN) and procedures;
• Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical / psychiatric illness;
• Assess physiological and behavioral health status of the patient each shift;
• Documents patient information according to established protocols as well as any psychiatric /medical conditions as per DPH and DMH Regulations indicate;
• Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship;
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner;
• Maintain patient safety by adhering to ordered safety checks and participating in patient restraints and seclusions as necessary
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team;
• Triage patient issues for the Attending Practitioner;
• Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies;
• Order medications as needed through the identified program pharmacy;
• Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions;
• Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns;
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings;
• Perform unit duties as directed by specific ABTU performance specifications;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing.

Dosing Nurse Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing.
• Must be currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and maintain current licensure.
• Certified Addiction Registered Nurse certification or Psychiatric Nurse Certification eligible preferred.