Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Various Shifts Available

About Casa EsperanzaCasa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness and discrimination; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care. **Various Schedules Available**About the roleConexiones ATS/CSS is a 32-bed facility that provides clinical stabilization services to adults struggling with drugs, including heroin and prescription drugs, or alcohol. Acute treatment services designated for up to 12 individuals for medically managed withdrawal services. At Casa Esperanza Conexiones, located at the Tewksbury Hospital, we provide residential substance abuse treatment for adults in a physically and psychologically safe environment and additional inpatient medically managed detoxification services, including those with co-occurring mental health issues. Our highly structured environment focuses on resolving addiction issues, building the foundation for a sustainable recovery, and developing a healthy, productive, and meaningful lifestyle.The program is staffed by highly skilled professionals who work with each patient to develop an individualized treatment plan and determine appropriate aftercare. We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse at our Tewksbury Conexiones through Casa Esperanza’s Integrated Care Model, implementing doctor’s orders, monitoring specified medication/refills, monitoring and recording vital signs as needed, and maintaining medical/nursing records. The Nurse will also observe patients and provide accurate and timely documentation of their treatment progress and coordinate and assist Case Managers regarding the client's progress and treatment.What you'll doComplete nursing assessments, COWS, CIWA assessments upon admissionComplete COWS/CIWA and ASAM assessments aligned with medical orders for protocols associated to withdrawal management.Complete medical clearance exam at time of intakeComplete medication monitoring and all required documentationComplete medication counts at the start and finish of the shift of all control and non-control substancesWork closely with the clinical team during MDT meetings to offer and provide client medical insight as part of case presentations.Consult with staff and attend case conferences, as neededWork collaboratively with the medical director for the medication reconciliation process.Works to achieve standing orders and medical orders for medication.Able to organize and keep a record of frequency and urgent medical examsDirectly works in collaboration with community providers for medication refills and reconciliation.Complete evaluations based on client request for medical attention, emergency and non-emergency triage, and physical/mental health rounds for safety and condition monitoringKeep electronic health records up to date, including progress notes and assessments of service.Educating clients on their current medical diagnosis, needs, and medical histories; educating clients on medication information and usagesAlerting physicians when conditions worsen or if abnormalities arise.Works in collaboration with counselors to ensure proper medication management and medication planningWorks directly with Program Director on any medication errors and medication monitoring procedureWorks uniformly with Recovery Specialist on the medication monitoring procedureEnsure responsibilities regarding Duty to Warn and Mandated Reporting are fulfilledQualificationsMassachusetts Licensed Practical NurseExperience:Nursing Experience: 2 years, requiredMedication monitoring: 1 year, requiredEHR systems: 2 years, requiredEnsure patient confidentiality in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulationsKnowledge on best practices associated with the American Society of Addiction MedicineKnowledge on Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use disordersKnowledge of Substance Use Disorder and other co-occurring conditionsPhysical & Mental RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.SchedulesFull-time, Monday-Friday from 7a-3p or 3p-11p or 11p-7aPart-Time: Saturday 7p-7a or Sunday 7p-7aHourly Rate:$30/hr Base Rate2nd shift: +$2/hrOvernight Shift: +$3/hrWeekend 1st Shift: +$3/hrWeekend 2nd Shift: +$4/hrWeekend 3rd Shift: +$5/hr