Temp - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description

Health Care Resource Centeris looking for a detail-oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols.
• Use automated dispensing system(s), calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment
• Produce and maintain appropriate records and reports as required by Company protocol, Federal and State Regulations
• Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal regulations
• Order, receive and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney)
• Provide daily assessment of patients
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor
  
  

BayMark will run its own background check and 10-panel drug screen; the agency is not required to do so.

Upon acceptance of offer, BayMark will reach out for most of compliance. Compliance is very minimal.

RequirementDescription

• 1 Year of Medication Administration -Required
• Opioid Addiction Center Experience -Highly Preferred
• BLS -Required
• Skills Checklist - Required
• Two Supervisory Reference Forms - Required