What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic (Days) Newington position at Raisso Inc.?
HCRC (Health Care Resource 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.
Essential Duties & 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.
BayMark will run their own Background Check and 10-panel Drug Screen; agency is not required to do so.
Upon acceptance of offer, BayMark will reach out for most of compliance. Compliance is very minimal.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1 Year of Medication Administration - Required
Opioid Addiction Center Experience - Highly Preferred
BLS - Required
Skills Checklist - Required
Two Supervisory Reference Forms - Required
BayMark will run their own Background Check and 10-panel Drug Screen; agency is not required to do so.
Upon acceptance of offer, BayMark will reach out for most of compliance. Compliance is very minimal.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
New Hampshire
Compact Allowed
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Active at time of submission!
ABOUT THE FACILITY
HCRC Newington is an outpatient methadone treatment facility. We specialize in medication-assisted treatment for people with opioid use disorder. You can find us near the Boston Medical Center, Health Care for the Homeless and The Boston Public Health Commission. HCRC Boston helps people with opioid addiction address both the physical and psychological components of the disease.
