KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres and dispenses appropriate methadone dosages, in accordance with clinic procedures and guidelines according to DEA, OASAS, SAMSHA, and DOH regulations.
• Details inventory maintenance and reporting with computations according to each tour.
• Maintains accurate documentation of daily methadone dispensing log.
• Maintains daily reports for accountability of daily dispensing activities such as calibration, spillage, compliance, and swapping of inventory.
• Performs nursing assessment during each medication dispensed for each client to identify alertness and orientation.
• Adheres and maintains security of dispensing area and inventory; report any diversion to immediate nursing supervisor.
• Utilizes computer skills to dispense methadone via computer system.
• Completes nursing assessments and evaluations during intake, client visit, annual evaluation and/or crisis basis.
• Reviews client’s medical history and medication during initial evaluation and the 90-day reassessment.
• Ensures that the findings of the nursing assessment, the comprehensive care plan, and recommendations for nursing follow-up are documented dated, and signed in the client’s record.
• Communicates to client’s primary counselor and medical director when new medical or nursing needs are apparent.
• Performs technical skills such as vital signs, phlebotomy, and various lab collection procedures according to CLIA guidelines for intake, annual examinations, and as necessary for client evaluations and assessments.
• Conducts and documents tuberculin implanting and reading within appropriate time frame, during admission and at annual examination.
• Ensures the provision and coordination of staff teaching regarding prevention, transmission, risk reduction and risk elimination strategies for HIV/AIDS.
• Provides educational health related materials at admission, as needed, at the request of a client or as medically/clinically indicated.
• Implements nursing care effectively and with courtesy according to clinic policy and procedures.
• Follows accepted standards of nursing practice in providing direct care, performing procedures, and using equipment.
• Maintains infection control standards per policy and in collaboration with Medical Director.
• Coordinates all necessary client services with interdisciplinary team members in the comprehensive care planning process.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all nursing activities.
• Assist in our OASAS programs in events of nursing shortages.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (2) years practical experience in health care facility.
• Must possess an active and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State.
• Must possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must possess current NYS approved Infection Control certification (4.0 hours, valid for 4 years).
• Must have specific training in chemical use, abuse and dependence specific to the services provided.
• Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) prior to hire date.
• Knowledge of substance/alcohol dependence/use population.
• Excellent computer skills, familiar with electronic OTP dispensing systems.
• Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.
• Must be able to multi-task with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.
• Must know Sigma Care