Licensed Practical Nurse

Behavioral Health LPN

Clinics in Auburn, WA and North Seattle, WA

Job Description:

The opioid treatment program Behavioral Health Nurse is responsible for the safe and efficient dispensing of opioid agonist medication to patients in a medication-assisted treatment setting. The dispensary nurse performs assessments, evaluations and administers other medications as ordered by the medical providers in accordance with regulations and standards of practice and consistent with policy and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures security of medications, patient records, and any other documentation required by the DEA, Department of Health, and all other licensing agencies.
• Dispenses appropriate medication doses and accounts for all medication inventory used during a dispensary shift.
• Accurately record nursing documentation in accordance with standards of practice in the electronic medical records system.
• Organizes and monitors the activities of the dispensary as requested by the dispensary manager.
• Reports to the dispensary lead nurse needs on medication inventory and dispensary supply needs for reordering.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings and provide such data as needed by the team for inclusion of medical treatment plan.
• Administers and reads tuberculosis testing for all patients, including making outside referrals for patients needing chest X-rays.
• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations and maintain compliance.
• Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to perform in the position safely and effectively.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion, supporting the company’s mission.
• Responsible for other nursing tasks and responsibilities as the job dictates and as assigned by the dispensary manager within standards of practice.

Education:

• Nurses must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing and have a current Washington State Nurse License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required

Experience:

Must Haves for Clinic LPN

Required minimum years of experience in specific specialty: Must have an absolute minimum of 2 years' recent active LPN experience in either Behavioral Health, Dept of Corrections or ED setting with Psychiatric patients seen

• Experience in an OTP setting and chemical dependency treatment is preferred.
• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference.

Physical Requirements:

• During the shift, the nurse sits at the dispensing counter in front of the computer and stands or walks for other tasks.
• Some time will be spent filing, printing, organizing supplies, or standing to perform an evaluation.
• Nurse should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as they may be responsible for moving office supplies or carrying heavy files or boxes.

Additional:

• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts with good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs while employed.
• Must be able to pass required background checks and drug tests.
• Complies with and is up to date with all other testing, screening, and credentialing as required.