Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Clinic Site works in a remote clinic location to serve a specific population’s nursing needs. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in providing safe, quality patient care.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License
- One year experience as an LPN/LVN preferred
- One year experience in a clinic setting preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
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Are you a licensed nurse looking to make a positive impact on the communities within Pierce County? Your practical nursing skills and positive energy will make a difference in the quality of life for our patients. Join our professional Substance Abuse Services Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse I within our Strengthening Families Division.
Some of what you’ll do:
- Dispense oral Methadone and/or sublingual buprenorphine and administer injectable buprenorphine and/or naltrexone in accordance with DEA regulations and prescribed orders given, written and made a part of the client’s chart by a licensed physician or practitioner.
- Log and inventory all forms of medications for opioid use dispensed and administered in the clinic.
- Perform practical nursing assessments and health screenings to include vital signs as needed.
- Assist the RN, ARNP or MD with exams as needed.
- Provide instruction to patients regarding outlined course of treatment as directed by the physician or practitioner
- Perform phlebotomy blood draws and EKGs as needed.
- Administer PPD skins tests, screens and other Immunizations and vaccinations, as necessary.
- Accurately read PPD test results.
- Enter physician orders and medical notes into electronic health record as needed.
- Pre-pour every other week take home medication for Methadone patient.
- Scan/import medical paperwork into electronic health record and track time spent on this task.
- Accurate record keeping of methadone received from supplier and dispensed to patients to include: logging in new methadone stock and properly numbering/stacking bottles in safe; running/printing end-of-day reports, putting them in correct order, and signing them; immediately reporting any problems or discrepancies to RN Supervisor.
- Maintain a clean and orderly dispensary, re-stocking of supplies as needed and notifying RN Supervisor in a timely manner when supplies need to be re-ordered.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings and completing required trainings.
What you bring to the table
- Knowledge of basic nursing principles and practices.
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts of health laws and regulations.
- Skill in providing oral presentations to groups.
- Ability to understand and interpret health laws and regulations.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions.
- Ability to maintain records and Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Work Setting
- The potential for dealing with dissatisfied or angry customers exists, requiring skills in conflict resolution.
- Work is stressful due to the nature of the job, i.e. counseling, handling of biohazards, blood, etc.
- Exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, or waste, which if not handled or disposed of appropriately, could cause significant repercussions to the safety and health of the public.
- Working with bodily fluids where exposure to disease and illness requires proper safety precautions.
Physical Demands
- Physical agility and stamina – work requires large portion of day standing and walking within the clinic.
Tools and Equipment
- Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.)
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Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
