LPN- Substance Use Disorder - Part-time/Weekends Only

Company: New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc
Location: Lexington
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position provides direct patient care, community outreach and support for prescribers in behavioral health clinics. They participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, based on the objectives, standards, and policies of practical nursing. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.Required Education and ExperienceActive LPN licensure with a minimum Associates degree (with no restrictions) from the Kentucky Board of NursingMust have a valid driver's license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurancePreferred Education and ExperienceExperience in office-based settingExperience with psychiatric nursingExperience working with substance use and mental illness clients (Schwartz Center specific) Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsRequest KASPER report on behalf of prescriberInstructs and counsels patients regarding tests and collection of specimens; assures proper handling and transporting of laboratory specimensAssist patients in applying for PAP, CMSP and other medication assistance programsAssist prescribers in obtaining prior authorizations for medications/servicesAssist prescribers with documentation of treatment planningSchedule and provide IM injections in office as ordered by prescriberAccompany clinicians in the community providing IM injections as ordered by prescriberTake phone calls for prescriber regarding medication issues and forward them as appropriatePerform vitals and record them for the prescriber to review if neededAssist in supports to provide telehealth services if neededMaintain samples and medication closetSchwartz Center (If Applicable)Coordinate medical care and consult with medical provider as neededAssist with Medication AdministrationEnsure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agency requirementsEnsure compliance with all licensing and accrediting agency requirementsConduct all required monthly cabinet inspections #NV1While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company's policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.

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