Gilead - Licensed Practical Nurse 18LPN01 Farrell

About the position :

The LPN for Gilead’s New Britain area adult residential and outpatient addiction program works 30 hours, Monday-Friday 4p-10p to provide medical care, oversee medication administration and pharmacology issues, facilitate coordination of care between the treatment team and external providers, and provide medical knowledge and education to team members.

Minimum Requirements :

• Must be a licensed LPN in CT
• High school diploma or equivalent, Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and psychiatric issues
• Five years of clinical experience
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

Benefits :

• Scholarship, and professional development opportunities
• Hands-on learning experience and mentorship
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)
• Opportunities for growth within Gilead

This is a non-union position and pays $25.30 - $30.73 per hour dependent on level of education and experience.

Responsibilities :

• Providing clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders as well as medical knowledge related to health and well-being
• Supporting the Program Director in leading an effective program through clinical services and best practice models of care
• Maintaining contact with MDs (i.e. psychiatrists, PCPs, specialists, etc.) to coordinate medical and psychiatric care of individuals
• Working closely with pharmacies to facilitate proper pharmaceutical care
• Providing guidance and peer-support regarding medical care in their respective program
• Conducting Health Histories, Health Assessments, and medical evaluations of clients’ emergent medical issues
• Making appropriate community referrals based on assessments and evaluations to meet clients’ basic health needs
• Providing ongoing medical education to case managers informally and in training formats
• Ensuring proper orientation, training, and management of the medication self-administration system
• Completing all required documentation electronically and on paper in a timely manner
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies.

These standards are outlined in Gilead’s Standards of Conduct policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.