Licensed Practical Nurse
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Description
Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on wholeperson care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff case managers clinicians physicians nurses and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Were Expanding and looking for a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Medical Assisted Recovery Center (MARC) Montebello Rd in Pueblo.
What Youd Be Doing
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team as a Dispensing Nurse. This role involves assisting in the dispensing of medications and providing care to patients in a clinical setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with medication administration and strong communication skills.
As a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you would become a central member of our MARC teams efforts to improve the medical and behavioral health of clients. You would act as a point person for building professional relationships with medical partners and community agencies synthesizing data to address client needs and conducting outreach activities designed to meet the health needs of our community.
Specifically the Dispensing LPN
- Administer and dispense Methadone to patients
- Maintain accurate and uptodate medication records
- Monitor and document patient progress and any adverse reactions
- Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and patients
- Follow clinic protocols and comply with all safety and confidentiality regulations
- Collaborates with clients to identify and resolve issues related to the health care system including social and financial barriers.
- Coordinates care with internal and external care providers to maximize the qualityofcare clients receive.
- Works effectively independently and as a team member.
- Builds rapport and professional relationships with medical partners in the community.
- Utilizes medical and behavioral health professional skills.
- Tracks and documents the progress of our clients and makes course corrections when appropriate.
- Collaborates with community agencies in service to our clients and to our community.
- Provides education and interactive guidance to patients questions and medication concerns.
- Collects and analyzes data to assure that our patients receive efficient and effective care to meet their needs.
- Makes important contributions when meeting with staff from multiple disciplines.
- Interacts professionally and ethically.
- Maintains records in accordance with Health Solutions standards; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical requirements include the following
- Requires standing sitting driving and walking for prolonged periods of time
- Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 20 pounds
- Requires working under stress in emergency situations
- Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record data electronically and communicate with clients
- Requires occasional driving in adverse weather conditions
- Requires frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
- Requires frequent use computer operation including keyboard and mouse
What Youll Like About Us
- Competitive pay. $17.45 $19.24 hourly (contingent on degree and experience) for this position
- Employee recognition and celebrations
- Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
- Meaningful work with opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo.
Qualifications
What Were Looking ForThe MustHaves
- Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Colorado or a state participating in the Enhance Nurse Licensure Compact
- Minimum of two years experience working with diverse population
- Minimum of two years experience in an addiction recovery setting
- Experience in providing nursing care in medical and behavioral healthcare settings
- Experience collaborating across disciplines and agencies
- Colorado drivers license and access to reliable transportation during working hours.
- Exceptional documentation and computer skills
What Wed Like to See in YouThe NicetoHaves
- Track record of working successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Spanish language skills
Health Solutions expects all staff to
- Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
- Take ownership of problems brainstorm resolutions use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems and then demonstrate consistent follow through.
- Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
- Inspire and model collaborative teamwork; and
- Demonstrate accommodation politeness helpfulness trust building appropriate boundaries and flexibility in customer service.
Close Date: 10/15/2024
Employment Type
Gig
