Licensed Practical Nurse- PRN- Opioid Treatment Program

Licensed Practical Nurse- PRN- Opioid Treatment Program Location: Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 | Organization: HHC Eskenazi Health – Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center | Date Posted: Jun 7, 2026 | Shift: Days | Schedule: PRN/Per Diem Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse-PRN is responsible for all patient care assigned and complies with established standards of practice with the support of the Registered Nurse. This position administers prescribed treatments and/or medications after demonstration of clinical competency in accordance with hospital/center/nursing policy and procedure. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County, modeling Eskenazi values. In collaboration with an RN, performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating assigned patient care. Performs client examinations, treatments and specialized procedures as defined by area specific guidelines. Administers prescribed treatments and/or medications after demonstration of clinical competency and in accordance with hospital/center/nursing policy and procedure. Performs independently advanced skills within area guidelines and after education and demonstration of clinical competency. Maintains medication accountability records, stock records and client-physician schedule. Performs intake process of medical history gathering, lab work scheduling, withdrawal symptoms documentation and client orientation to clinical procedures. Participates in team meetings providing input that assists counselors in client-care and clinical management. Effective communication skills required; considerable standing/walking/lifting/stooping may be required. Alters activities/behaviors to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to age of patient served as identified in area-specific procedures or job specific competencies. Evaluates clients to determine whether a different level of medical care is needed. Job Requirements Graduation from an accredited training program for Licensed Practical Nurses, or equivalent, incorporating pharmacology of proof of completion of pharmacology course. A minimum of six months of clinical nursing with patients of all age groups. Current Indiana License as Licensed Practical Nurse or eligibility for license. Current CPR certification. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Ability to use age-appropriate communications skills. Experience and training to safely manage therapeutic services to patients receiving Opioid treatment medication, including CPI, CPR, Annual Education, Age Related, Mental Status Exam, Medications, DSM IV, Addictions, Legal. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Skills in delivery of patient care, use of equipment and instruments appropriate to assigned unit. Good interpersonal communication skills with accurate reading/recording of information. Knowledge acquired in an accredited LPN training program. Ability to follow oral/written instructions and communicate/work effectively with a wide variety of people/patients. Function in stressful or crisis situations. Accurately reads/records data. Flexibility to changing work priorities; assists, assesses and responds to patient needs. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction, as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment. #J-18808-Ljbffr