Licensed Practical Nurse - MAT Coordinator

at  Wellpath

You Matter:

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference:
As a LPN MAT Coordinator under the direction of the MAT Medical Director, you will provide comprehensive, intensive clinical services to members enrolled in the MAT program, both on-site and off-site. Your responsibilities include delivering medical and support services such as wellness education, administering injections, coordinating labs and pharmacy services, monitoring vitals, and facilitating communication with psychiatric and medical providers. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that members receive the appropriate medical care and support throughout their treatment journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in assessing physical, psychological, and social aspects of patients and plan individualized treatment programs in consultation with RNs and other staff.
• Carry out individualized treatment programs, including administering medications, obtaining diagnostic tests, and assisting in medical or minor surgical procedures as directed.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols, including counting controlled substances, using proper safety techniques, and responding to health emergencies.
• Document nursing encounters using SOAP charting and communicate essential information to relevant healthcare staff.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions to stay updated on healthcare practices and protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description

• Assist in assessing physical, psychological, and social aspects of patients and plan individualized treatment programs in consultation with RNs and other staff.
• Carry out individualized treatment programs, including administering medications, obtaining diagnostic tests, and assisting in medical or minor surgical procedures as directed.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols, including counting controlled substances, using proper safety techniques, and responding to health emergencies.
• Document nursing encounters using SOAP charting and communicate essential information to relevant healthcare staff.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions to stay updated on healthcare practices and protocols