this is a highly responsible medical support position providing unit support services for Chemical Dependency clients. The LPN will work closely with the clients, the Medical Director and clinical team in a 24/7 facility providing detoxification and residential services. Accurate documentation, attention to detail, knowledge of ASAM protocols, maintaining medical supplies and the ability to perform crisis intervention is a must for this rewarding position. This position requires an unencumbered Nursing license and the ability to dispense medications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have proven medical knowledge of Addiction Medicine, the ability to assess for medical and psychiatric issues correlative to addiction/substance abuse, and the ability to interact with patients to extract accurate information.

· Knowledge of standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism regarding medical records, medications, and interpreting medical records from other facilities.

· Demonstrates skills and abilities in essential job functions, including but not limited to client screening, nursing intake procedures, crisis intervention, medication ordering, and appropriate documentation of medications taken by patients.

· Must have demonstrated thorough knowledge in substance abuse detoxification protocols, assessments (CIWA, COWS) and appropriate use of detoxification medications.

· Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills

· Ability to provide medical documentation within clinical records in a timely manner.

· Able to acquire general working knowledge of clinical record management systems.

· Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

· Be able to obtain or hold current BLS/CPR/First Aid certification, and address signs and symptoms of chemical dependency withdrawal.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Responsible for assessing clients medical and psychiatric needs and documenting accurate information into EMR system, and to Medical Director, for clients in Detox and Residential setting for substance abuse treatment
• Perform regular and routine checks on clients who are in the detoxification and residential program.

• Demonstrate the competencies required for this position, including practice of program policies and procedures for implementing these duties specifically related to addiction withdrawal symptoms and ASAM protocols
• Demonstrate standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct and professionalism for HIPAA compliance
• Ability to understand and respond to direction from clinical team and Medical Director
• Provide clear and accurate documentation of events occurring while on duty and accuracy of reporting to the Medical Director

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• The ability to document pertinent medical information correlative to a client’s treatment placement and conforming to Utilization Review Standards
• Must have proven skills with EMR (electronic medical record keeping)
• Proven organizational skill to track supply needs of the medical department
• Promote a positive response to change, with clients as well as other staff members
• Engage in a lifestyle consistent with the principles promoted generally in recovery by Tide’s Edge Recovery Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · Must hold an unencumbered, valid and current Nursing License in the state of Florida

• · Must be able to pass a Urine Drug Screen and Background Screening ·
• Must be current on all professional development training hours ·
• Preferably 2 years experience in an addictions treatment facility ·
• Knowledge of differential diagnostic techniques for addiction withdrawal and psychiatric symptoms ·
• Must have proven skill with EMR systems, Microsoft Office programs, email etc. ·
• Must be fluent in verbal and written English and able to place medical orders to other physicians, psychiatrists, therapists clearly. ·
• Must be able to physically assist clients and lift 50 lbs, and support a client weighing as much as 250lbs. ·
• Proven experience responding to a medical/psychiatric crisis

Job Type: Full-time

Appropriate pay, great benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• addiction: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN license (Required)
• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person