RN or LPN

Company Description Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is the most comprehensive mental health agency in the tri-state region, serving adults living with mental illness, addiction, and related challenges. As a fully certified, nationally accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GCBHS offers an extensive network of services tailored to complex behavioral health needs, including psychotic, mood, and anxiety disorders. The organization is nationally recognized for innovative programs such as reentry support for individuals leaving prison, mental health court interventions, homeless outreach, and peer support initiatives. Core services include care management, psychiatric and primary health care, counseling, vocational training, social and recreational peer support, dual-diagnosis substance use programs, and community living services. Role Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in our medication assisted treatment program to provide nursing services to adults experiencing substance use disorder in Batavia. Position Summary for RN Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing and established GCB policies, procedures, and protocols in a medication assisted treatment program serving individuals with substance use disorders. Follows the steps in the nursing process to implement and monitor a holistic plan of care for behavioral health patients, including patients with substance use disorders. The GCB nurse may serve as a coordinator in collaboration with other disciplines for purposes of coordination of patient care issues. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and carries out physician and nursing orders. Position Responsibilities for LPNs Perform duties under the direction of the medical prescribers, psychiatric prescribers and/or RN. These duties include but are not limited to: vitals, phlebotomy, point-of-care labs and testing, vaccinations and psychiatric medication administration. Prepare clients and assist physicians with patient exams and/or treatment; obtain vital signs, draw laboratory specimens. Provide education and training to staff, family members and other significant patient supports related to illness, disease, and medications. Requirements Licensure by the Ohio Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse is required. Experience in working with individuals who have substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders is preferred but not required (Selected candidate must be open to training) #J-18808-Ljbffr