Licensed Practical Nurse - Jacksonville Treatment Center
Jacksonville, NC 28546
About the Job
Jacksonville Treatment Center is an outpatient medicated assisted treatment program offering substance abuse treatment to individuals with a substance use disorder of opiates. The Treatment Centers provide a caring and therapeutic environment. Certified substance abuse counselors, licensed nurses, and a physician are on staff to deliver the best care. The mission of our treatment programs is to provide opportunities for patients to explore change and strengthen themselves so they can lead a healthy and productive lives. We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to the mission.
Hours of Work: Saturdays and Sundays: 6:00 am-10:00 am- The schedule will be discussed further during the interview.
Qualification Requirements:
- A practical Nursing License is required from an accredited school.
- Valid NC nursing license.
- Ability to work independently as well as with the treatment team.
- Ability to maintain a high level of professional ethics and confidentiality as outlined by Federal Law.
- CPR/First Aid.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer medications based on medical orders.
- Maintain management of medication inventory. Assist Medical Director in crisis interventions.
- Monitors the demeanor of the patients in the phase of induction of the medication and during all medication administration.
- Identifies and reports any critical incidents to the Medical Director.
- Observe urine drug screens, as needed.
- Follow state and federal guidelines governing Opioid Treatment Programs.
Job Type: Full Time
Physical Setting: Outpatient.
Standard Shift: Day shift.
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred).
- BLS Certification (Preferred).
- LPN (Required).
Source : Jacksonville Treatment Center
