What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Program Nurse position at New Mexico Treatment Services?
PRN Program Nurse
Position Summary:
The Program Nurse is responsible for dispensing prescribed medication as a part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information.
An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned:
Position Summary:
The Program Nurse is responsible for dispensing prescribed medication as a part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information.
An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned:
- Accurately dispensing prescribed medications
- Performing efficient and effective daily operations of the clinic pharmacy Security and inventory accuracy of controlled substances
- Consulting patients relating to their medication regimen
- Assisting the medical director in all areas of patient care, including physicals, bloodwork, procuring lab specimens, and recording the results of the tests
- Maintaining reports as required by state and federal regulations
Job Requirements
- Current & good standing LPN/RN license in the State of application Current CPR certification required
- Computer proficiency desired
- Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated, and must have positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment
Physical
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer May require prolonged periods of standing, moving and bending
- Occasional lifting/carrying, paperwork, files, medical supplies, up to 20 lbs.
- Occasional push/pull exerting up to 5-10 lbs. force, opening doors, file drawers, pushing files in drawers
- Occasional kneeling/crouching and/or ability to reach lower file drawers, file stretching to store or retrieve materials.
Mental
Position requires constant mental alertness, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy required in completing all assignments. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and follow-through on all assignments.
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