Nurse - Licensed Practical
Company: Codac Health Recovery & Wellness Inc
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
SummaryProvides appropriate and accurate dispensing, medical and
medical support services, including information, referral and
follow-up to members enrolled.Essential Duties and
ResponsibilitiesAs part of an interdisciplinary team, participates
in evaluation and assessment of members.Collaborates with
physicians, prescribers, and clinical staff to promote member
recovery.Completes appropriate medical procedures and makes
necessary referrals.Coordinates medical care with primary physician
and other health care providers.Observes members behavior patterns
and medical symptoms related to treatment. Reports assessment to
provider or clinical staff for follow-up.Provides methadone
medication delivery as ordered by physician.Completes daily usage
report for methadone at the end of each shift including
Reconciliation of inventory of methadone and Suboxone at conclusion
of dosing, printing, signing and verifying as accurate the daily
report.Assures proper operation of assigned equipment including
weekly calibration of pumps and other equipment, assures orders
properly entered in dosing software and adheres to all flags to
dosing as entered by providers.Conducts Suboxone inductions as
ordered by the BHMP per facility protocol in accordance with all
Federal, State and CODAC policies.Completes necessary charting and
record keeping in accordance with agency and funding source
requirements.Coordinates and or provides education specific to
identified medical needs.Provides nutritional advising and
support.Attends and participates in appropriate meetings,
psychiatric appointments and clinical staffings.Administers
injections to members when necessary.Serves on agency committees as
appropriate.Secures medications in compliance with State and
Federal regulations.Performs other related duties in accordance
with agency growth and changes.Additional Essential Duties and
Responsibilities for Methadone ClinicDispenses methadone dosages to
members following State, Federal and CODAC policies.Secures
methadone and other medications in compliance with State and
Federal regulations.Makes home or agency visits when appropriate to
provide methadone dispensing, medial support services and
assessment.Experience:Two (2) years professional nursing
experience. Experience working with persons with mental illness and
addictions disorders in a community based setting is
preferred.Certifications:Certified in Health Care Worker CPR and
Life Saver First Aid.Certifications kept current and renewed prior
to expiration date.Licensure:Currently licensed as a Licensed
Practical Nurse in the State of Arizona.State of Arizona Licensed
Practical Nurse license must be renewed prior to expiration date
and always kept current.Additional Requirements:Valid Arizona
Drivers license, proof of current insurance and willingness to use
personal vehicle.If Float - Drivers license is an essential
requirement for performing duties for this position.Clean Motor
Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a license
suspension in past 3 years.Skills:Bilingual a plus.Extensive
knowledge of community resources.Extensive knowledge of behavioral
health challenges which include knowledge of the impacts of mental
illness, domestic violence, and the dynamics of addictive
behavior.Familiarity with various ethnic and cultural
groups.Intermediate to advanced computer skills using MS Office
products, Word, Excel, Access, etc., importing/exporting data
to/from applications.Ability to communicate effectively both orally
and in writingby Jobble
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