Administers methadone and buprenorphine to persons served accurately as directed by prescriber orders and VICTA policies and procedures;
Handle and dispense methadone and buprenorphine in accordance with State, Federal and DEA regulations;
Prepare daily reporting of methadone and buprenorphine dispensed, including measuring and reconciling of methadone/buprenorphine inventory and manual dispensing (when applicable);
Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations;
Perform assessments on persons served receiving medication to ensure they are not impaired;
Evaluate for opioid withdrawal symptoms using COWS, alcohol withdrawal symptoms using CIWA;
Triage medical issues and assess persons served for changes in medical or mental status, reporting any concerns to prescriber;
Record and assess clients' symptoms and health related complaints;
Dispense, prepare, and issue take-home dosages of methadone/buprenorphine;
May oversee self-administration of other medications by persons served;
Respond to inquiries made by persons served in person or by telephone and make and/or records inquiries of persons serves regarding their health needs;
Verify dosing over the phone when requested by hospitals;
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings with care team.
Requirements:
Licensed to practice as an LPN or RN in the State of Rhode Island;
Experience working in an OTP setting and/or with persons served who have a substance use disorder is preferred.
Company Description VICTA is a one-stop shop for comprehensive care in an outpatient clinic setting. A continuum of substance use, mental health, and medical treatment services is offered in our therapeutic environment. These services are designed and implemented on an individualized basis to support the recovery, health, and overall wellbeing of all persons served. We believe that an integrated approach to treatment is the most effective way to enhance the quality of life of the person(s) served, to reduce symptoms and build resilience, to restore and/or improve functioning, and to support our community members in achieving their full potential.
VICTA is a one-stop shop for comprehensive care in an outpatient clinic setting. A continuum of substance use, mental health, and medical treatment services is offered in our therapeutic environment. These services are designed and implemented on an individualized basis to support the recovery, health, and overall wellbeing of all persons served. We believe that an integrated approach to treatment is the most effective way to enhance the quality of life of the person(s) served, to reduce symptoms and build resilience, to restore and/or improve functioning, and to support our community members in achieving their full potential.