LPN (Opioid Treatment Program)

Division: Opioid Treatment Program

Reports to: Lead LPN

Worksite: Opioid Treatment Program

LLBO Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

License/Certification Requirements: Current MN Practical Nurse License.

Summary: Provide service, support, education and medication to Native Americans with opiate addiction on the Leech Lake Reservation.

Education Requirements and Experience:

Associate’s Degree, LPN, required.

Diploma-LPN, preferred.

2 years’ hospital or clinic experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

Comprehensive knowledge of: nursing care, addictions and behavioral disorders.

Knowledge of: safe medication dispensing and recording of narcotic drugs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Customer service skills.

Ability to maintain detailed records.

Ability to educate clients and their families on all health care issues under the supervision of the Lead LPN.

Ability to make good observation reports.

Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe positions.

Supervisory Duties:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Administers medication as prescribed, monitors for side effects; disposes of medications in compliance with regulations.

Must monitor staff immunizations and set up needed yearly shots for staff.

Must have accuracy in documentation of all records.

Works cooperatively with other staff and members of the treatment team.

Assists in ordering medication and supplies needed in the Nursing Department.

Assists the treatment team with client’s plan of recovery.

Complete all prior authorizations.

Provides nursing department point of contact, uses critical thinking skills and nursing process to address other department concerns.

Strict adherence of all program policies.

Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.

Maintain confidentiality at all times per HIPPA and 42 CFR, Part 2

Travel in and out of the state on a limited basis.

Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture.

Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.

All other related duties as assigned.

Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work.

Subject to internal working conditions.

Non-smoking environment.