- Administer medication to clients according to medical order.
- Maintain accurate record-keeping and notes as required.
- Perform intake with new clients.
- Ensure doctor's orders are followed.
- Obtain vital signs from clients as needed or as ordered by the doctor.
- Thorough and demonstrative understanding of scope in OTP setting.
- Assist with physical examinations.
- Serve other nursing functions as sanctioned by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- 37.5-hour work week to support an improved work/life balance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- 100% employer paid benefits: short and long –term disability, group term life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities with support for continued growth.
- 401(k) plan - eligible to enroll after 90 days of employment – Company matches up to 3%.
- PTO and sick leave accrual, as well as bereavement, jury duty, parent-child educational leave, and a paid day off during your birthday month
- 9 paid, observed holidays and 1 floating holiday.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Charlotte, United States - McLeod Centers for Wellbeing
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionMcLeod Centers for Wellbeing was founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has since grown to be the largest provider of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients' journey to recovery. We are looking for passionate people to join our team as we work to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities.McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is currently accepting applications for a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to work and care for the patients at its Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program in Charlotte.
Clinic hours operate from Monday to Friday, 5:00 am - 12:30 pm, and Saturday to Sunday, 6:00 am - 9:00 am.
What does this position do for the agency? The position is responsible for the following, with other duties as assigned:
What are the qualifications needed for this role?
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing as an LPN or holds a license with multi-state practice privileges by authority of the Nurse Licensure Compact. Prior experience with SUD/MH population preferred but not required.
What benefits are offered:
Research indicates that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply for jobs only when they believe they meet 100% of the qualifications. At McLeod Centers, we encourage you to challenge this statistic and apply. It's rare for anyone to meet every qualification. We anticipate your application.