AM LPN Dispensing Nurse - Outpatient MAT Care

Acadia Healthcare; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center in Salem, Oregon is seeking a dedicated LPN/LVN to serve as a Dispensing Nurse in an outpatient MAT OTP setting. The role emphasizes safe medication dispensing, patient assessment, and collaboration with a clinical team to ensure effective treatment.

The position offers early morning shifts (5:00 AM–1:30 PM), paid training, and a supportive environment focused on recovery and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN).
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment, or addiction recovery.
• Ability to operate, monitor, and maintain medical equipment safely and effectively.
• Skilled in drawing blood and collecting specimens for laboratory testing.
• Proficient in EMR systems and related clinical software applications.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director, and Clinic Director while maintaining professional standards of care.
• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner.
• Document medication administration and nursing care in patient records promptly and accurately.
• Ensure safekeeping and accurate inventory of all medication stock and records as required by regulatory agencies.
• Dedicate approximately 90% of work hours to medication administration activities; remaining time for other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

EMR systems

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Medication administration

Education

LPN/LVN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center in Salem, Oregon is seeking a dedicated LPN/LVN to serve as a Dispensing Nurse in an outpatient MAT OTP setting. The role emphasizes safe medication dispensing, patient assessment, and collaboration with a clinical team to ensure effective treatment.

The position offers early morning shifts (5:00 AM–1:30 PM), paid training, and a supportive environment focused on recovery and high-quality care.