What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN Dispensing Nurse - PRN position at Calais Comprehensive Treatment Center?
Overview
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Seeking: LPN or RN Dispensing Nurse
Per Diem Hours: Varying days, as needed: 5 AM - 11 AM
Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team:
- Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensary
- No heavy lifting of patients/no bedside
- Stable shifts and schedule (mornings/days only)
- Early morning hours early afternoon end time
- Be a part of helping others in a recovery environment
- Paid training
Our Team:
Calais Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Calais, Maine, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the nation's leading provider of medication-assisted treatment. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high-quality, safe, and efficient medication dispensing to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job as Dispensing Nurse:
The LPN is instrumental in our patients' treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician, LPNs provide high-quality, safe, and efficient medication dispensing to patients. The LPN is responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses, and progress.
Your Responsibilities as a Dispensing Nurse:
- Works under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Clinic Director;
- Maintains practical nursing professional standards of care;
- Prepares and administers medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner;
- Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patients);
- Charts medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner;
- Documents nursing care provided, and maintains appropriate records related to patient’s progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner;
- Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP;
- Dedicates a minimum of 90% of regularly scheduled work hours to activities directly related to the administration of medication; the remaining 10% will be dedicated to other activities as assigned;
- Responsible for urine collection and processing, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures.
Qualifications
Your Education, Skills and Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Prefer 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field
- Training or experience treating patients with MAT (medication assisted treatment) highly preferred
- There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment
Licenses/Certifications:
- Current LPN license in Maine
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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