Our mission is to provide cost effective gender specific substance abuse treatment in a structured, safe, culturally sensitive, home-like setting while maintaining the highest level of ethical standards.

Park Avenue Center provides evidence based gender specific drug and alcohol treatment in south Minneapolis, Minnesota. First established in 1979, Park Avenue Center is a community-based program that proudly serves Minnesota’s less fortunate individuals in beautiful settings. Using evidence-based best practices, we have maintained a reputation for the highest quality of services at extremely low rates. Clients we serve typically struggle with multiple barriers including mental illness, homelessness, financial problems, legal issues, and an overall lack of emotional support. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, our staff includes Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Licensed Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and a consulting Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to prescribe medications. Our robust Mental Health Team allows us to help clients address their various needs and our EAGALA certified staff enables us to provide unique experiential therapy in a calming countryside location. We take pride in the quality of our services and the magnificent environment we have created. As a result, we are able to live our mission!

The LPN functions in the Medication Observer role at Park Avenue Center monitoring medication compliance among clients. the LPN processes new client information, including accepting medications prescribed for these individuals and entering them into the electronic medical record, documents and maintains accurate records of medications (including controlled) taken by clients, participates in medication destruction and other nursing actions as directed by the Supervising RN.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Record and provide detailed description of medications taken by clients in CODP

2. Participate in client admission assessing medication brought to the sites for correct labeling, clarity of directions, source for refills and client understanding of reason for taking the medication and compliance

3. Maintain records for medication destruction, controlled medications and routine audits as requested by RN

4. Coordinate medication refills and new medication orders with clients and pharmacies

5. Observe clients for signs and symptoms of exacerbation of existing chronic conditions, adverse reactions to medications, and other physical needs as clients or staff request; notify RN and contact clinical staff for client needing medical intervention or coordinate emergency services as needed

6. Maintain professional relationship with clients while following a strict code of ethics

7. Perform other duties as assigned

1. Must have a High School Diploma and have graduated from a Practical Nursing program recognized by the State of Minnesota

2. Must possess Minnesota licensure to practice as a Practical Nurse

3. Must meet the staff training requirements in the company's policies

4. Must have knowledge of and comply with client rights, outlined in pare 4747.1500 and of staff responsibilities

5. Must have strong communication skills and present a positive, professional image

6. At the time of hire, must certify free of chemical use problems for at least two years immediately preceding and sign a statement attesting to that fact

7. Must pass a background check

This is a part=time, non-benefits eligible position working normal business hours.

Park Avenue Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.