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Crouse Hospital LPN- Substance Abuse in Syracuse, New York
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 5:00am - 1:30pm w/rotating weekends holidays and other shifts assigned
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.
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.
