Compassionate, skilled, and highly motivated Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP) with a desire to join a multidisciplinary team at a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment center. The LNP will play a critical role in providing comprehensive medical care to individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders. This position involves assessment, medication management (including Medication-Assisted Treatment - MAT), and collaboration with a diverse team of professionals to ensure holistic patient care.

Qualifications:

· Education: Completion of an approved Practical Nursing Program.

· Licensure: Current, unencumbered Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

· Certification: Certification in Basic Life Support

· Experience: Minimum of [X] years of experience as an LNP, with preferred experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, emergency medicine, or primary care settings working with complex patient populations. Experience with MAT strongly preferred.

Knowledge:

a. Thorough understanding of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and evidence-based treatment modalities.

Skills:

a. Excellent assessment, diagnostic, and clinical reasoning skills.

b. Superior communication, interpersonal, and empathy skills.

c. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

d. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

e. Strong organizational and time management skills.

Attributes:

a. Compassionate, non-judgmental, and patient-centered approach to care.

b. Commitment to ethical practice and patient confidentiality.

c. Ability to manage stressful situations calmly and effectively.

Physical Demands:

· Ability to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to [X] pounds.

· Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and perform vital signs, blood glucose tests, and various other tests.

· Ability to perform duties in an often fast-paced environment.

Professional Development:

a. Stay current with best practices, research, and advancements in SUD treatment and general healthcare through continuing education and professional development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Medication Management:

a) Train staff on medication monitor practices to assure compliance with policy and procedure.

b) . Manage and dispense medications, including psychotropic medications and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) such as buprenorphine/naloxone, naltrexone, and disulfiram, in accordance with state and federal regulations and best practice guidelines.

c) Dispense meds at specified times to all 3 departments (IRT, MEC, WEC)

d) Package evening and weekend medications for clients as indicated following the appropriate protocol.

e) Accurately complete medication administration records (MAR) upon admission and any time there is a medication change throughout client’s course of treatment.

f) Monitor all med sheets for compliance.

g) Assist staff and clients in obtaining medications.

h) Conduct medication education for individuals on all medications they are taking as indicated.

i) Monitor patients' response to treatment and manage side effects and notifying APRN of such side effects.

Opioid Overdose Education and Prevention:

a. Together with the Executive and Clinical Directors maintain updated opioid overdose education and prevention policies and procedures.

b. Provide Drug Overdose Prevention training for new clinical staff at orientation and refresher training annually.

c. Document training on the new employee Orientation Checklist, the Overdose Responder Training Log, and Standing Order to Dispense and Administer Naloxone.

d. Issue certificate of completion.

Medical Management:

a. Provide routine primary care services within the scope of practice, addressing general health needs.

b. Offer health education and counseling on topics such as harm reduction, healthy lifestyle choices, and disease prevention.

Collaboration and Coordination of Care:

a. Work collaboratively with APRN, medical director, primary care physicians, primary psychiatrists, therapists, case manag