Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) seeking a fulfilling role serving rural and underserved communities in Clallam County, Washington? Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is looking for you to join our Mobile Medical Unit team stationed in Clallam Bay! Enjoy the benefit of no night shifts.
As an LPN on our mobile unit, you'll be an integral part of a supportive healthcare team committed to patient-centered care and recovery through medication-assisted treatment (MAT). You will administer essential medications like Methadone and Buprenorphine, carefully monitor patient progress, and ensure strict adherence to all state and federal regulations. This is a full-time position Monday - Friday 5:30am-2pm.
As a Dispensing Nurse I - LPN, you will:
- Administer Methadone or Buprenorphine/Naloxone or Monotherapy Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) as ordered by the Medical Director and staff providers
- Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patient)
- Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, and JHC
- Conducts breath alcohol testing, urine collection and processing, reading test results as needed; ensures accurate completion of all forms documenting these procedures
- Works within scope of license to include measure and record patients' vital signs, nursing-level physical assessment, patient care or treatment (to include wound care), and patient education
- Assess patient physical condition, reporting observations to providers either verbally or in writing
- Alert treatment staff of any observed changes in patient status
- Enter and update prescriptions and medications in the patients electronic health record
- Accurately chart patient encounters and patient incidents within the required guidelines
- Record all inter-agency communications relating to the patient in a timely manner upholding all applicable guidelines
- Explain the proper use of dispensed medication and its effects to patients
- Maintain current statistical records
- Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
What are the Required Qualifications for this position?
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; current LPN license in the state of Washington; unrestricted license to practice within the state of Washington
- Knowledge of the current medical practices in primary care, mental health, and addiction medicine
- Knowledge of substance use disorders and their effects on individuals, families, and communities
- Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
- Exceptional personal and ethical boundaries, empathy, and effective communications skills
- Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the JHC. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery
- Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally
- Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation
- Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
- Valid Washington State Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and knowledge of Epic and/or Methasoft EMR
Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations
Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management, and compliance
Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks