• LPN-Addiction Treatment Services

    Crouse Hospital (Syracuse, NY)


    Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

     

    Crouse’s Erie Blvd. Outpatient Addiction Treatment facility is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide treatment and services for individuals with substance use disorders.

     

    Pay Range: $18 - $34.66/hour based on verified education and experience

     

    Available Schedule

    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position Responsibilities:

    + Administers daily medication in accordance with Opioid Treatment Program policies and medical protocols using Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex.

    + Accurately follows State and Federal regulations when administering medications.

    + Properly obtains required documentation from patient medical records to support all authorization requests.

    + Provides direct patient care with automated dispensing system, and maintains pump set up prior to dispensing.

    + Organizes and accurately maintains daily reports to track dosing.

    + Assists with preparation of pre-pours of methadone and Suboxone for delivery to patients at the Justice Center.

    + Monitor vital signs for dose adjustments, and assist in medical office to coordinate guest doses, confirming doses, and ensuring all pertinent information is recorded.

    + Performs EKGs as necessary

    + Reconciles inventory daily with RN team, and complies with all safety standards required for distributing and storing controlled substances.

    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position Requirements:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State without restrictions

    + Minimum of two (2) years experience as an LPN in an Outpatient or Inpatient clinical setting.

    Benefits Overview:

    + Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.

    + Company paid life insurance.

    + Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.

    + Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.

    + Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.

    + YMCA Subsidy program.

    + Competitive Shift Differentials on Evenings, Nights and Weekends.