LPN

• Facilitate the monitoring of client’s self-administration of medication 
• Appropriately document all medication taken by residents
• Monitor clients for any adverse reactions to medications and take appropriate actions, and report as necessary
• Accept and document deliveries of medication
• Perform daily medication reconciliations to verify counts of all clients’ medication
• Comply with all medication policies and procedures
• Secure, monitor, and distribute controlled medications, in compliance with all agency, city, state, and DEA regulations 
• Coordinate with other nurses and staff to coordinate patient care and medication
• Document and share all non-compliance with medication regiments
• Appropriately discard medication as required, do so and documenting in accordance with all policies and regulations 
• Protect client confidentiality except in cases to coordinate care with staff
• Conduct groups with residents the promote medication education and medication compliance 
• Coordinate processes to improve/evaluate medication administration. Makes recommendations.
• Assist with referring clients to appropriate health care providers/specialists.
• Coordinates with the client’s primary care physicians to inform decisions regarding management and treatment of problems identified and provides care as prescribed by a physician.
• Assist with the management of client prescriptions with medical providers and various pharmacies, with focus on Evers Pharmacy.
• Provide oversight and monitoring to promote organized and efficient medication tracking, refills and disposal of medication, as needed.
• Oversee compliance with rules for documentation of medication administration
• Identify when a person’s response to a medication or change in condition requires medical review and possible intervention. Notify medical providers of this observation
• Consult with Medical Director/Provider if a self-directed individual appears to no longer be capable of taking or understanding their medication
• Collaborate and coordinate with 819 provider staff and provide reports as requested
• Participate in client clinical review meetings and coordination of care meetings as requested
• Monitor and document clients’ vital signs and additional vitals as needed to ensure client safety i.e., sugar levels, blood oxygen levels, etc.
• Promptly investigate medication errors based on severity index/potential severity in order to improve staff performance and patient care. Work with Medical Director to identify and when required, to report errors to proper authorities.
• Participate in meetings with staff and vendors that work to improve policies and practices
• Serve as a resource person by consulting with agency staff
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor/s.

REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                                    

• Registered Nurse from an accredited Nursing school with appropriate educational degrees.  
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an LPN.
• Must possess an active and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State. 
• Must possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must possess current NYS approved Infection Control certification (4.0 hours, valid for 4 years).
• Knowledge of substance/alcohol dependence/use population.
• Must have specific training in chemical use, abuse and dependence specific to the services provided.

Obtain within six months of hire: 

1. Supporting Recovery with Medications Addiction Treatment (MAT)
2. CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)
3. Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 hours)
4. Mandated Reporter (2hours) 

• All procedures and functions shall be conducted in accordance with NYS OASAS Local Services Bulletin No. 2012-04: Medication Administration Policies for Administration of Medications in OASAS Intensive Residential Programs issued December 14, 2012 and newer as updated by OASAS.
• Ability to utilize and operation electronic record systems