Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Emergency - Full Time

This full-time position is with health benefits and performs nursing services in our Opioid Treatment Program within an outpatient setting. The nurse will administer medication to patients who have an opioid use disorder. This nurse will work with an interdisciplinary team of counselors, nurse practitioners, medical doctor, and internal psychiatric services, to manage patient’s individualized treatment plan.

This position will work a combination of weekdays (5:45am – 1:15PM), and every other Saturday (7:00AM – 10:00AM).

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from services, program and agency earnings.

HIRING HOURLY: $25.00

Working with internal and external healthcare professionals to coordinate care

Participate in the medical admission process of new patients, and annual physicals

Monitoring signs and symptoms of withdrawal before administering medication

Perform tuberculin skin testing, IM injections, taking vital signs, administering breathalyzer assessment

Venipuncture

Administering Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Sublocade medications

Following physician orders and documentation in an electronic medical record system

Following strict DEA, DPH, Board of Pharmacy, CARF regulations and documentation

Attending and participating in weekly treatment team meetings

Participating in emergency/disaster preparation (hurricane, flooding, etc.)

Cleaning/inspecting all medical equipment for proper functioning

Licensing as an LPN from the State of South Carolina, supplemented by 1-2 years of practical work experience in an inpatient or outpatient human services delivery system, or hospital

Familiarity with substance abuse patients is preferred

Must be annually re-certified in CPR

Have appropriate attitude and demeanor for maintaining smooth working relations with patients, staff, outside agencies, and the general public.

A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position

This position will work a combination of weekdays (5:45am – 1:15PM), and every other Saturday (7:00AM – 10:00AM).

#J-18808-Ljbffr