LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - Carnes Weeks

LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - Carnes Weeks
The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role aids the medical providers in monitoring client’s needs and coordinating care. The LPN will also provide medication education and administer injectable medications when needed.

Non-Exempt, Full time

Pay Range begins at $27-$29

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree/certification in nursing or in a related health care field; training as a licensed practical nurse; prior knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment; ability to integrate recovery principles into care. Previous experience with recovering persons and behavioral health preferred

Excellent inter-personal skills for potential client engagement; ability to identify possible individualized recovery supports for clients; ability to write reports; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions; ability to communicate fluently in a second language is viewed favorably; proficient with electronic medical record.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk, using the phone, and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Valid Driver’s license is required.

BENEFITS

• 4 Weeks of PTO that increases with years of service
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium
• Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition Discounts at participating schools
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NHSC Federal Loan Repayment (for approved sites)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 2 Gym Membership Options

AGENCY OVERVIEW

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Together with the agency medical providers, assess clients’ medical needs including withdrawal symptoms and medication side effects.
• Assists with the Suboxone induction process by taking vital signs and recording all information in the medical record, complete tox screens and gather previous labs and physical.
• Document ongoing client progress in areas that involve relevant side effects of medication.
• Assist physician in submitting, routing and ensuring completion of lab work as ordered.
• Provide face to face clinical assessments and medication education to client/family.
• Demonstrate competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Work with prescriber and family regarding referrals to other medical and treatment resources
• Coordinate and schedule MAT physicals as assigned, participate in weekly case reviews and supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date case records for each client.
• Administer Vivitrol or Sublocade shots to clients with diagnosed OUD.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor