Licensed Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago


Memphis, Tennessee, United States Wellpath Full time
Job Summary

Under the direction of the MAT Medical Director, the LPN performs tasks in providing comprehensive, intensive, on- and off-site clinical services to members enrolled in the MAT program. Provides appropriate medical services and medical support services, including information, teaches wellness classes, injections, lab coordination, pharmacy coordination, vitals, and coordination with both psychiatric and medical providers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit.
  • Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in planning care, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
  • Implements individualized treatment programs as directed.
  • Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs.
  • Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures and standard precautions.
  • Responds to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines.
  • Implements medical plan through administering medications in accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols: Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy (when certified) and all other approved routes of administration. Uses pharmacy knowledge and available resources to include drug reaction and overdose in administration of medications.
  • Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols: Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKG's using proper techniques and procedures. Communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral process.
  • Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet individual needs of patients.
  • Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plan through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by Health Care Practitioner.
  • Documents nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as required by policy and procedure. Communicates information to nursing staff, physician, health care unit supervisory personnel and other staff as necessary.
  • Attends mandatory staff meetings and training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Possess knowledge of mental health and addiction disorders
  • Demonstrates nursing skills with emphasis on pharmacology and medical treatment of persons with mental illness and / or addiction disorders
  • Demonstrates ability and willingness to educate clients on health-related topics and medications
  • Knowledge of DEA inventory control regarding scheduled 2 and 3 opioid medication, dosing dispensing calibration, central registration, and providing U/A's
  • Experienced in team approach when dealing with medication administration withdrawals, key awareness in the admission process when working with special population, reporting diversion control activities, and awareness of chain of custody duties
  • Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
  • Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
  • Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
  • Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
  • Post orders, if applicable, per site contract.
  • Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.


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