Licensed Practical Nurse MAT

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

Join us and find a career that supports :

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including :

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
• Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

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

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works with the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medical Director to provide comprehensive, on- and off-site clinical services to members enrolled in the MAT program.

They provide medical and support services, including injections, lab coordination, pharmacy coordination, teaching wellness classes, taking vitals, and coordinating with psychiatric and medical providers to ensure appropriate medical care for MAT program participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic planning, resource management, and process improvement across service groupings.
• Oversees the implementation of active treatment and nursing care for patients.
• Manages staffing levels, establishes cost control programs, and implements new programs / services.
• Establishes quality measures and standards for continuous quality improvement.
• Develops, maintains, and communicates departmental policies, procedures, and practices.

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.

Additional Details

Are you a passionate LPN ready to make a real difference in the lives of those battling addiction? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new challenges and rewards?

Arapahoe County Detention Center invites you to be part of our groundbreaking Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program! Shift - Sat & Sun - 8-hour days.

Deadline to apply to this position is July 31st, 2024. Application deadline may be extended contingent upon applicants’ volume.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.