Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - MAT
Company: Wellpath
Location: Eugene
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!"
Overview
Under the direction of the MAT Medical Director, the LPN performs
tasks in providing comprehensive, intensive, on- and off-site
clinical services to members enrolled in the MAT program. Provides
appropriate medical services and medical support services,
including information, teaches wellness classes, injections, lab
coordination, pharmacy coordination, vitals, and coordination with
both psychiatric and medical providers.
Additional Details
Medication Assisted TherapyShifts are 5 hours, 2 days/week.
Currently scheduled on Sat/Sun but this is potentially flexible.
Pay starts at $28/hr + 5% evening shift differential. Potential for
training on other shifts if interested in extra hours.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience:
- Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience
Licenses/Certifications:
- Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed
Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of
employment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR
certification.Responsibilities
- Under supervision, assists in the assessment of the physical,
psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care
Unit.
- Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using
available resources in planning care, and consults with RNs and
other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources
in planning care and patient teaching.
- Implements individualized treatment programs as directed.
- Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at
the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign
count logs.
- Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance
with established policies, procedures and protocols. Intervenes
with proper safety techniques, procedures and standard
precautions.
- Responds to a code or health emergency within standard
guidelines.
- Implements medical plan through administering medications in
accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols:
Administers medications according to proper techniques and
procedures including IV therapy (when certified) and all other
approved routes of administration. Uses pharmacy knowledge and
available resources to include drug reaction and overdose in
administration of medications.
- Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in
accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols:
Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKG's using proper
techniques and procedures. Communicates information to ancillary
departments using established referral process.
- Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor
surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet
individual needs of patients.
- Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plan through proper
techniques and procedures as ordered by Health Care
Practitioner.
- Documents nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as
required by policy and procedure.
- Communicates information to nursing staff, physician, health
care unit supervisory personnel and other staff as necessary.
- Attends mandatory staff meetings and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer
Keywords: Wellpath, Eugene , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - MAT, Healthcare , Eugene, Oregon
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