Licensed Practical Nurse
CompDrug has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the Nursing Supervisor to provide
safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The LPN performs direct care, administrative, and clerical duties while using technology to
support patient care and team communication.
Essential Functions
Deliver direct nursing care, including but not limited to medication administration, toxicology collection, and vital signs monitoring.
Assist with patient education on treatment plans, medications, and health maintenance.
Support providers during examinations, procedures, and treatment interventions.
Perform nursing interventions according to care plans and document responses accurately.
Respond to patient health concerns and escalate clinical issues as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Ensure proper medication storage, handling, and inventory, including controlled substances.
Adhere to infection control, safety, and quality standards in all patient care areas.
Assist in administrative tasks, such as scheduling, chart reviews, coordinating, and preparing patients for medical appointments and follow-ups.
Participate in quality improvement activities
Collaborate as part of interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care to patients.
Follow state and federal regulations, agency policies, and nursing best practices.
Complete required training, certifications, and continuing education to maintain licensure.
Other duties as assigned.
Participate in initial and periodic compliance processes.
Regular and timely attendance.
Required Experience:
Maintain licensure/certification as an LPN in the state of Ohio
Proficiency with EHR and other computer applications for documentation and
communication.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to change.
Empathetic approach to nursing care and staff interactions
1 year addiction or psychiatric nursing experience preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: 1) Sit, walk, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment; 2) Reach with hands and arms; 3) Talk and hear; 4) See and be able to read, and write, 5) Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Work is performed in person in an outpatient clinic setting. Role may occasionally require walking across a busy street to other campus buildings.
Education
Graduate of practical nursing program that meets Ohio Nursing Board Standards
For more than 40 years, CompDrug has offered comprehensive services in prevention, intervention and treatment to those seeking help for their addictions and mental health issues. It is now the largest opioid treatment program in Ohio, offering medication-assisted treatment using FDA-approved medications. CompDrug’s employees provide drug testing, outpatient counseling for men and women and numerous prevention programs for youths and adults. Programs include: Anger Management services, and others. Prevention Services include: Youth to Youth International, Pregnant Moms, Senior Sense, and HIV Early Intervention. Those services combined reach thousands of people every day and are instrumental in saving lives, preventing problems, and proving that treatment works. CompDrug has met the standard for high quality treatment and prevention services, winning several awards and gaining National Accreditation for its Opioid Treatment Program through CARF (Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities), beginning in 2002. Today, all of CompDrug's programs have achieved the highest level of accreditation awarded by CARF.
CompDrug provides its employees with a collaborative, flexible and supportive environment where ideas and contributions are recognized and valued. Employees are encouraged to develop and grow their skills through training, on the job learning experiences and problem solving. CompDrug provides a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, student loan repayment, life insurance, maternity & paternity leave, disability, 403b and paid time off.
Interested individuals may apply online by visiting and clicking on careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are a drug free workplace.