Licensed Practical Nurse at Tempositions, Inc. summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing support by assisting with diagnoses, primary care, and medication management for START patients across various locations. Responsibilities include medication dispensing, patient education, and maintaining medical records, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should hold an Associate's Degree, state certification, and preferably possess experience in methadone/Suboxone dispensing and EMR systems.
Description
Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide medication dispensing and nursing support to START patients at various MATP locations. Responsibilities include assisting with diagnosis, primary care, and medication management.
Essential Functions:
- Dispense and manage medication, ensuring proper documentation and accountability.
- Perform CMT duties and support Head Nurse responsibilities as needed.
- Conduct patient education, follow-up care, and assist with physical exams.
- Participate in medical meetings, educational events, and clinic improvement activities.
- Maintain medical and inventory records, assist with lab tests and procedures.
- Ensure adherence to safety procedures and professional standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree and state (NY) certification as an LPN.
- Preferred: 3 years of nursing experience, phlebotomy certification, and experience with methadone/Suboxone dispensing.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in EMR systems.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, nursing support, medication management, patient education, healthcare, LPN, medical records, clinical care, methadone dispensing, Suboxone