Licensed Practice Nurse (Substance Abuse) New

A medical services company in New York is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to their team in the Buffalo.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire possibility)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (alternating Saturdays)
• Hours: 1pm to 9pm (1-hr unpaid lunches)

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for assisting with providing and implementing medical care and services for women with a history of chemical dependence, including:

• Follow accepted nursing standards for direct care, procedures, and equipment use.
• Document nursing assessments, care plans, and follow-up recommendations in the client's record.
• Perform daily tasks related to methadone dispensing, administration, and observation, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assess clients at intake and ongoing, communicating new medical needs to the primary counselor/medical director.
• Coordinate client services with interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide routine and crisis nursing care, maintaining accurate documentation of all activities.
• Participate in evaluating nursing standards and Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Review client medical history during initial evaluation and 90-day reassessment.
• Maintain infection control standards with the Medical Director.
• Educate staff on HIV/AIDS prevention and risk reduction.
• Follow policies for medication and treatment administration.
• Assist with blood work for admissions and annual exams, including HIV testing and PPD placement.
• Provide educational health materials at admission and as needed.
• Document pertinent client information per policy.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing program
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NYS-approved Infection Control certification
• Knowledge of Substance / Alcohol Dependence/ Abuse population
• Experience in one of the following specialty areas, including Family Health, Women's Health, Holistic Care, etc.
• Training in Chemical Use, Abuse, and Dependence specific to the services provided

Desired Skills:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)