Licensed Practical Nurse- MAT

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Assess and administer client dosage needs by performing the following duties. SCOPE OF WORK

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job duties does not exclude them from the position.

1.Maintain all medicating records.

2.Complete required Medicaid billing.

3.Observe clients physical and mental health status for appropriate referral.

4.Prepare and track client take home bottles.

5.Assess clients for drug impairment or intoxication.

6.Calibrate medicating machine and maintain methadone inventory.

7.Assist Nurse Supervisor with new client physicals.

8.Assist Nursing Supervisor with transcription of physician's orders.

9.Assist Nursing Supervisor with TB tests.

10.Participate in clinical staffings and team meetings.

11.Monitor random urine drug screens.

12.Submit reports as required.

13.Communicate with other medical personnel in cases of emergencies. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1.Maintain client rights as defined by DCF.

2.Maintain client records in accordance with Agency standards and other regulatory agencies.

3.Follow all established Agency policies and procedures.

4.Maintain the highest standards in ethical conduct and confidentiality.

5.Model ideals of integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.

6.Sustain a positive, caring, supportive, recovery-oriented environment.

7.The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.

8.The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.

9.The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors.

10.The ability to follow out code of conduct and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

? RN or LPN RELATED EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

? One to Two Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and staff. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to perform CPR and other First Aid procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. Required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close, distance, color peripheral and the ability to adjust focus.