Residential Licensed Practical Nurse
Canaan, CT
About the Position:
The Residential Nurse is responsible for the assistance in the medical and health related issues of clients in the Residential Program. The Residential Nurse assists with overseeing the Self-Administration of Medication Program in the Residential level of care including: supporting the MAT program, pharmacy follow up and provide daily support to providers. Assist with coverage in Detox during the absence/call out of a nurse. This staff will be the counterpart/ 2nd shift support to the Residential Nurse Lead to support Detox and Client Services where necessary
Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:30pm, off Sunday and Monday
Your Role:
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and recommend options and courses of action based on medical findings and client’s condition
- Help to identify short-term and long-range client care issues to be addressed during Residential as well as after discharge
- Attend to day-to-day health situations that may arise among clients in residential treatment setting
- Evaluate clients’ progress and symptoms, and make appropriate adjustments to medication regimens based on clients’ needs and conditions – under the guidance of licensed Medical Providers
- Assist with reordering discharge medications and discontinuing orders
- Assist with pharmacy follow up related items.
- Manage and routinely audit the processes for medication administration within the residential women’s and men’s med rooms
- Conduct medication competency training for new hire employees to entrust that all staff have passed their competency-based assessment prior to autonomously facilitating scheduled medication rooms
- Complete DPH regulatory medication training for all Client Services employees (January/July)
- Meet the immediate needs of the client by being available to provide PRN medications outside scheduled med room times
- Monitor and retrieve signed informed consents for residential and detox clients as it relates to MATs programming
- Administer MATs injections to all residential clients and ensure they receive them as ordered/schedule
- Consults with licensed providers regarding clinical (medical or psychiatric) findings and status of clients
- Refer clients to hospital for evaluation and treatment when higher level-of-care is indicated or suspected
- Refer to medical specialist for treatment or follow-up when needed
- Support Detox RN's responsibilities where necessary
Qualifications:
- Connecticut LPN licensure
Compensation:
The base rate of pay for this position is $30.00 to $35.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
- Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
- Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.
About Mountainside:
Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.
Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.
Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
