License Practical Nurse

Our Mission:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Legal Assistance through ARAG
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for facilitating clinic-based access to addiction medications. The LPN is responsible for scheduling of initial and follow-up appointments for medication management for assigned patient caseload. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides care coordination and addresses barriers to effective care for patients receiving addiction medications.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts screening for substance use disorders, mental health disorders and infectious diseases.

2. Assesses and records vital signs as requested by prescriber.

3. Assess clients for possible signs of intoxication prior to dispensing medications.

4. Provides patient education about addiction medications.

5. Conducts medication administration of partial agonist medications during induction and stabilization under

supervision of prescriber.

6. Administers long-acting injectable medications in accordance with prescriber’s orders.

7. Document in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and clinical record in accordance with agency policy and applicable regulatory standards.

8. Conducts spot checks of individual medication supply to assure adherence.

9. Conducts venipuncture to obtain blood specimens, obtains urine or saliva samples for toxicology testing.

10. Obtains daily test results from clinical laboratory and assure that all lab reports are filed in the patient record.

11. Alerts prescriber and clinical team immediately upon identification of medication adherence concerns.

12. Alerts prescriber immediately upon receipt in the event of abnormal lab values.

13. Fax, phone, electronically deliver, or by any other practical means, advise pharmacy of medications to be filled.

14. Receives, checks and secures medication deliveries.

15. Responsible for conducting medication inventory at start and end of each shift.

16. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences.

17. Attend all required in-service training seminars.

18. Participate in quality improvement activities.

19. Other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Minimum of (1) year experience working in a behavioral healthcare service setting preferred.

2. Current New York State LPN License required.

3. Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, AWARDS, and Outlook programs).

4. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evening when needed.

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.