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Stars Behavioral Health Group

Medication Nurse

Stars Behavioral Health Group, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900

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Who We Are

We are a team that is focused on patient care and quality. Behavioral Health Group (BHG), is a leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. BHG provides medication assisted treatment and counseling services in a conventional outpatient setting. At BHG, we are committed to the belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing. We believe that with hope, respect, and caring, real recovery is possible. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspire hope that addiction is not a moral failing

but a mental disease that can be overcome Be responsible for compassionate care and empower patients

to realize their best level of functioning in the community Employ an individualized and multidisciplinary approach

to care with all medical staff, supporting the “shared” patient with hope, respect and care Help patients identify and seek treatment

for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate addictive behavior with a focus on progress and recovery Observe and assess

patients before and after dosing Administer medications

ordered by BHG providers for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Maintain accurate records

tracking patient dosing Perform daily reconciliation

of medication inventory Collect urine specimens

in accordance with State regulatory requirements and record urinalysis results in patients’ charts Demonstrate blood draw competency Additional responsibilities as required Qualifications

0-2 years of experience

in behavioral health or substance use, preferably in an outpatient setting Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) or Registered Nurse ( RN )

licensure/credentialing in the treatment center’s State In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below: Must have sufficient knowledge of the substance abuse population , treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community Aptitude for science backed decision making

and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues Background of appropriately supporting patients

and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations with an ability to seek direction from supervisors when necessary Efficient Self-starter

with strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills High integrity

and sound judgement;

able to react quickly

and make effective decisions Excellent communication

skills, verbal and written Ability to work independently

and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously Demonstrate basic computer /word processing skills Why work at BHG?

We grow better together! At BHG we believe in investing in our team members and growing careers through role-based training and promotional opportunities. Join our team members and thrive in our people first culture that is rooted in diversity and inclusion and offers many other tangible opportunities such as: Benefits : Your choice of three different benefits programs including health, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive Bonuses : We offer competitive pay, annual increases, bonuses, and certification/license completion Paid Time Off : In addition to paid vacation and company holidays, BHG also provides paid time for training, voting, sick or personal time off Work/life Balance : Many of our locations offer flexible work schedules Additional Benefits : Employee Discount Programs to applicable cell phone services, restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters and more Career Pathing : We are growing and promote from within Self-Care : We offer a self-care series as well as an Employee Assistance Program BHG is the largest network of Joint Commission accredited outpatient opioid treatment and recovery centers operating over 120 locations in 24 states, and counting. Please ensure you check out our open opportunities in other locations/states as we offer relocation assistance to help support your career.

GREAT Opportunities-- Our Team Members are motivated self-starter’s who excel in a fast-paced environment and become a valued member of our team. GREAT People-- Our staff has a passion to be the best, sharing a strong work ethic and dedication to providing the gold standard of patient care. GREAT Support-- We are committed to providing the training, information, and corporate support necessary to facilitate your success. BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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