Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

Odyssey House is seeking a part time LPN or RN for our residential programs.

Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives" and we are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health services. This position is a full time, exempt position working closely with our substance use and mental health residential treatment facilities.

Compensation: $27.00 hourly

Odyssey provides the following benefits to full time employees

• Competitive Pay
• Incredible health insurance
• 5% employer retirement contribution
• Long and short term disability
• 31 paid days off per year
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• $9k per year tuition eligibility
• Ongoing education
• Casual atmosphere and dress
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Raises and advancement opportunities
• Work at a well established, growing, and highly respected community agency
• Federal Loan Repayment Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Description

• Operate within the scope of licensure as appropriate for the Odyssey House programs
• Quality Assurance of documented notes in Electronic Health Record System
• Quality Assurance of narcotics in all programs
• Assist with medication compliance for newly admitted clients
• High-level home health and provider case management for medically complex clients
• Assist in screening clients from partner agencies
• Update client medication logs
• Assist in implementing treatment plans and coordinating training with staff
• Provide new hire medication administration training (all staff)
• Provide new hire training to med office staff
• Provide ongoing training of med office staff
• Monthly medical office compliance with accreditation standards reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Licensure / Education / Prior Experience Required:

• LPN/RN Experience and License
• Willingness and ability to pass a criminal background check
• First Aid and CPR Certification (available at Odyssey House)
• Must comply with annual TB, Flu and COVID19 immunizations
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (for federally illegal substances) and be willing to undergo drug screenings as a condition of employment.
• Must meet employment eligibility
• Must be able to work variable shifts as needed
• Candidate Qualities

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high quality client care within the scope of assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, individual rights of clients and staff.

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs, driving (or adequate alternate transportation), sitting for prolonged periods, light to moderate physical activity at times. Able to passively restrain residents without likely injury to self due to existing medical condition.