Job description

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

CCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek talented, dedicated individuals who possess a strong commitment to CCA’s mission, including those with relevant personal experience in terms of recovery and/or justice involvement.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Registered Nurse will provide for medication dispensing and nursing assistance in the diagnosis, and continuous primary medical care to CCA participants. Will act and function as the HIV Coordinator of services for the clinic.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Registered Nurse in the performance of the Registered Nurse's duties.

• In the absence of the Registered Nurse the LPN will perform all Registered Nurse Responsibilities to assure the continued operation of the clinic.

• Verifies the identification and observes the behavior of patients to whom medication or other medical services are provided.

• Will act as the HIV Coordinator for the clinic. This includes the responsibility for tracking the HIV patients for medical care.

• Must adhere to all procedures referable to accounting for medication dispensed to patients and reporting any deviations immediately to the Registered Nurse.

• Maintains the medical charts, the medical unit appointment book and daily visit log book.

• Performs the appropriate independent nursing follow-up care of patients.

• Assists in the identification and recall of patients for follow-up medical and nursing care. This includes the monitoring of urine toxicology.

• Assists in the performance of admission and physical examinations.

• Provides the physician or physician assistant with urine toxicology and other laboratory data as they become available.

• Attends on a punctual basis clinic meetings.

• Performs any and all tasks necessary to improve the quality of care, to improve the productivity of medical staff, and to improve participants satisfaction with the medical/nursing care they receive.

• Performs any and all tasks necessary to enhance reimbursement and reduce denials for services rendered.

• Performs phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs and assists in urine collection.

The schedule is predictable with no overnight shifts

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nursing state certification required:

• Bachelors Degree preferred

• Three (3) years of nursing experience is preferred.

• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of electronic medical records required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and co-workers.

• Strong team work capabilities.

• Passionate about working with individuals who needed assistance.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

• Personal experience with recovery and/or criminal justice issues a plus

• Strong commitment to CCA’s mission, including relevant personal experience in terms of recovery and/or justice involvement.

• People who have been impacted by the criminal legal system or are formerly incarcerated are strongly encouraged to apply.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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