LPN - Dosing Nurse - Southside Health Center

Company: Cherry Health
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 22, 2025

Job Description:

LPN - Dosing Nurse - Southside Health CenterSouthside Health Center provides medication-assisted treatment (including methadone and Suboxone) for patients who have opiate addictions. The LPN Dosing Nurse dispenses medication to our patients primarily in the methadone treatment program - monitoring health status, documenting nursing notes, communicating with the Medical Director, and participating as part of the overall treatment team. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working between 5:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday - Friday with a rotation of 5:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every other Saturday. The position also requires an occasional weekly on-call after-hours phone rotation.Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry HealthWho we are:Cherry Health, Michigan's largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual's insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.Our Mission:Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.Requirements:LPN in the State of Michigan requiredOne-year professional clinical nursing experience, family practice experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the jobAn understanding of substance use disorders and recoveryAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentProficient with computers and EHR (electronic health records) and pay close attention to detailStrong interpersonal skillsBasic Life Support CertificationResponsibilities:Dispense medication accurately and efficiently to the patients in the methadone programPerform ongoing assessment, problem identification, and follow-up as is necessary - using clinical and organizational knowledgeDocument as needed in electronic medical recordsCoordinate patient care with the medical neighborhoodWork collaboratively with other staff to provide high quality, sensitive, and culturally competent careParticipate in the weekly case conferences to develop and support patient treatment plansPerform other duties as assignedBenefits:Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your familyDental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of MichiganGenerous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 8 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer matchMET and MESP 529 Savings PlansPet Insurance!Vendor discounts and much more!Deadline:We are accepting applications for this position until the position is filled.Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Job Type: Full-timeby Jobble

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