Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Health Care

LPN I Medication Assisted Recovery

In keeping with the Mission, Vision, and Corporate Values of Heritage Behavioral Health Center, the LPN Medication Assisted Recovery joins the Heritage nursing team to provide support and medication services to assist adults with a diagnosis of substance use disorder who are enrolled in the agency's Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) program. Services are provided at Heritage's downtown office in Decatur, Illinois.

This position reports to the RN Program Manager Substance Use and works collaboratively with clients, the nursing team, physicians, providers, and other members of Heritage teams to support each individual's recovery.

This position involves regular direct contact with individuals served by Heritage, including adults living with substance use and mental health conditions. Work collaboratively with clients, the nursing team, physicians, providers, and other Heritage teams

Communicate openly and proactively with the RN Program Manager regarding client needs, concerns, and program operations

Follow all Heritage policies, procedures, and safety standards

Medication Administration & Nursing Care:

Provide nursing assessments, medication administration, medication monitoring, and medication training to assist clients with learning how to self-administer medications, monitor response to medications on target symptoms, properly secure and store medications, and communicate concerns to providers; support referral and care coordination

Accurately document in the electronic health record daily on interventions, the client's response, and the client's progress in treatment

Care Coordination & Client Education:

Coordinate holistic care for individuals receiving medication assisted recovery, including primary care, labs, mental health or substance use treatment, and other identified needs/care

Provide education on health and wellness, including, but not limited to, chronic health disease self-management, infectious diseases, and primary care

Participate in a team-based approach to providing treatment, including collaboration with clinicians, nursing, healthcare providers, and other partners invested in the individual's recovery

Attend clinical staffing(s) to collaborate with providers to coordinate treatment, including counselors, engagement staff, nursing, physician(s), and clinical leaders

Adhere to agency policies and procedures, accrediting body requirements for the Opioid Treatment Program (CARF), and federal and state guidelines (Illinois Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, DEA, and SAMHSA)

Engage in ongoing learning of current best practices in behavioral health treatment

Performance Expectations / What Success Looks Like:

Clients receive safe, accurate, and timely medication administration and monitoring

Documentation in the electronic health record is complete, accurate, and entered daily

Care is well-coordinated across primary care, labs, and behavioral health services

The nursing team, providers, and program leadership view this position as a reliable, collaborative teammate

Familiarity with addiction/recovery and behavioral health

Thorough understanding of trauma-informed care practices, essential for providing optimal support and services to individuals in a manner that is sensitive, empathetic, and effective

Ability to navigate electronic health records

Demonstrated above-average computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

An active, undisciplined State of Illinois LPN licensure

Experience in substance use treatment, behavioral health, or medication assisted recovery settings

Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for periods of time

Ability to respond calmly and effectively in crisis or emergency situations

Regular direct contact with individuals served by Heritage, including those experiencing substance use and mental health challenges

May require travel between Heritage facilities and community locations

Must adhere to all Heritage policies, procedures, and safety standards

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