Dispensing LPN — Substance Use Treatment Full Time

Health Care Resource Centers; Maine; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with physicians and nursing supervisors. The role includes maintaining dispensing equipment, inventory management, and reporting patient treatment information.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, empathetic, and able to work cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff in a substance use disorder program.

Qualifications

• Current & good standing LPN license in the State of Maine.
• Current CPR certification required.
• EMR & computer proficiency desired.
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

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

Skills

Empathy

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Communication

Medical records

Education

LPN license (Maine)

CPR certification

Job description

Health Care Resource Centers is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with physicians and nursing supervisors. The role includes maintaining dispensing equipment, inventory management, and reporting patient treatment information.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, empathetic, and able to work cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff in a substance use disorder program.