What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time LPN/RN - Addiction Medicine - LaGrange, GA position at Crossroads?
Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and helping people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long-term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office-based, with clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.
Day in the Life of a LPN/RN
Our nursing team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all nursing team members to participate in our Saturday rotation. The frequency of this rotation is determined by the current staff count.
Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and helping people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long-term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office-based, with clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.
Day in the Life of a LPN/RN
- Follow policies and procedures to correctly identify patients and administer medication per the medical providers orders.
- Dispense daily and take-home medication at the dosing window.
- Coordinate care with clinical and medical staff for continuity of patient care.
- Maintain and complete accurate patient documentation including assessing for impairment.
- Ensuring medication count is accurate and completed daily.
- Follow compliance policies and procedures around documentation practices and expectations.
- Participate in nursing team meetings and cross treatment meetings.
- Connecting with patients, offering true empathy and a listening ear to those struggling.
- Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse License issued in the state in which they will be practicing or a multi-state compact status license.
- License should be in good standing, unencumbered, and active. If applicable, disciplinary actions documented on any license will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- 3 years of nursing experience is preferred.
- Strong phlebotomy skills, experience drawing blood is a plus
- Active and current CPR or BLS certification is preferred.
Our nursing team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all nursing team members to participate in our Saturday rotation. The frequency of this rotation is determined by the current staff count.
- Expected hours for this role are 20-24 hours per week
- 4:45 AM – 1:00 PM, will be discussed upon hire
- 5:30 AM – 10:30 AM, rotating Saturdays
- Consistent schedule. Early in time and out time, no 12 hour shifts nor is there a 2nd or 3rd shift. You will also never be on call
- Small nursing team. Depending on patient census, teams can range anywhere from 2-12
- Excellent training if you are new to this field
- Opportunity to save lives everyday!
- Calm subscription for all employees