Addiction Nurse - LPN Float

BrightView; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Are you a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards mental health and recovery? We're seeking a proactive and compassionate LPN to join our Behavioral Health team. If you excel in a dynamic healthcare environment, possess a profound understanding of behavioral health disorders, and are committed to delivering quality care, your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our treatment programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those seeking support and recovery. Apply now and become a key contributor to our mission of empowering individuals on their path to mental well-being!

Responsibilities

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidelines.
• Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
• Performs initial inductions and conducts medical services.
• Conducts initial and ongoing evaluations.
• Provides patient education related to treatments and health and safety policies.
• Transcribes and processes physician orders and enters notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags.
• Completes documentation using the designated EMR.
• Schedules appointments and documents no-shows in the system.
• Prints, signs, and files all paperwork appropriately.
• Utilizes reports and ensures accuracy of information.
• Complies with the BrightView Infection Control plan and educates patients and staff accordingly.
• Daily cleaning of medication/dispensing and all patient care areas.
• Ensures confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
• Maintains flexibility in the provision of nursing services, traveling between locations when necessary.
• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients.
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients.
• Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment.
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite.
• Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired.
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus.

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE
  • Required: minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• EDUCATION
  • Required: Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: State Licensed Practical Nursing License.

We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to professional growth and development.