What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addictions Psychiatry Nurse position at Adult and Child Health?
Description
Our full-time, non-exempt (hourly), Addictions LPN position helps to support our mission and team so we can work in the most efficient and effective way. You will work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, but have the opportunity for flexible scheduling. You will work out of our downtown location.
The Addictions LPN position provides medication training and support for the purpose of monitoring medication compliance, providing education and training about medications, wellness, monitoring medication side effects and providing other nursing/medical assessments. This position will serve as the liaison between the consumers Primary Care Provider and the treatment team.
What You'll Do
- Assisting with clinic compliance
- Completing other tasks as assigned regarding patient care i.e. referrals, voicemails, patient encounters, patient education, rooming of patients, and clinic procedures
- Responsible for urine and blood collection and processing
- Reading test results as ordered by Providers and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures
- Records patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure
- Actively and compassionately interacts with patients to encourage engagement in treatment after completion of detoxification
- Medication education and training
About Adult & Child Health
Adult & Child Health has served central Indiana as a Community Mental Health Center for over five decades as a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization. We’ve been a staple in Indianapolis since 1949, originally known as Marion County Child Health Clinic. In 1982, we officially became Adult & Child Health. In 2017, we became a Federally Qualified Health Center, which means we can now deliver primary care to our community. This bridge to becoming an FQHC has provided us the opportunity to improve the whole health of each person we serve.
At Adult & Child Health we believe the need for equality permeates the very mission and services we provide to persons who face all kinds of discrimination and we stand shoulder to shoulder with our community in an effort to support them. We have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration, diversity and innovation across our organization. This environment gives our staff the opportunity to enhance current skills and build new capabilities, while providing excellent care to our clients.
Learn more about Adult & Child Health and our mission HERE or check out our Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter and YouTube pages.
Adult & Child Health offers an extensive benefits package that includes:
Work Life Balance
- 9 paid Holidays each year
- Generous PTO accrual plan with 156 hours of PTO in your first year (based on 40-hour weeks)
- Company PTO Donation Bank for catastrophic and emergency PTO needs
- Customizable flexible schedule options
Financial Well Being
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401k with up to 4% company matching
- 4 Approved NHSC & SUD Sites eligible for Loan Repayment Options (for applicable positions)
- Adult & Child Health is a PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness) eligible organization.
- Employee Referral Program offering Referral Bonus’ (for applicable positions)
Wellness
- Customizable flexible scheduling options
- Service anniversary recognition program
- Medical PPO and High Deductible medical plans w/ telehealth options and mail order prescription program for generic maintenance drugs
- Medical and dependent care FSA plan; HSA plan with employer contributions
- Competitive dental and vision plans
- Employer paid STD, LTD, and life (additional life options available for purchase)
Growth & Development Opportunities
- Staff Development funds to meet continuous development, training and CEU needs
Requirements
- BLS required and current licensure in the state of Indiana as Licensed Practical Nurse
- One-year previous experience in behavioral health
- Ability to provide care to those with chemical dependency without judgment, by exercising care and compassion
- Must hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and provide own, insured, transportation
