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

Description

MedMark Treatment Center is 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
  
  

Please ensure your traveler is aware that this is an OTP Clinic in a Correctional Facility.

RequirementDescription

• 1 Year of experience - Required
• BLS - Required
• Correctional Facility Experience - preferred (please notate on profile)
• MUST BE ABLE TO START 5/5 - Required
  
  

BayMark will run its own BG Check and 10-panel DS; the agency is not required to do so.

Upon acceptance of the offer, *** will send instructions. Compliance is very minimal.