Dispensing Nurse - Behavioral Health, Day Shift & Benefits

Kolmac; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Professional Development Time

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Dispensing Nurse for our Maryland OTP clinic. The role involves daily monitoring of patient needs, dispensing medications, and ensuring medical record integrity under supervision of the Nurse Manager, Medical Director, and Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities include compliance with Federal/State/CARF/COMAR standards, medication processing, examinations, crisis intervention, and coordination with external agencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed within the state of Maryland as an LPN.
• 1 year experience in medication assisted treatment.
• CPR certified within 3 months of hire.
• PPD screening requirement (or provide record from previous employer in past year).

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within regularly scheduled hours.
• Greets each patient to confirm identity and proper medication using two patient identifiers.
• Responsible for medical services to be in compliance with Federal, State, CARF, and COMAR regulations/standards.
• Dispenses medication according to protocol.
• Processes medical orders.
• Performs physical examinations and medical evaluations on clients as required.
• Recalls conducted in accordance with program protocol.
• Maintains accurate records. Submits and files all documentation within 24 hours of event.
• Collects specimens and submits / processes appropriately.
• Participates in review of new, readmissions and transfer clients.
• Provides intervention in crisis situations.
• Assists Charge Nurse in daily program operation.
• Assesses clients for treatment needs and interventions.
• Interacts with outside agencies for referrals, dosage verification, and other elements of coordination of care.
• Delivers medication as needed.
• Maintains a cooperative and positive attitude and approach to patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

CPR certified

Education

Maryland LPN license

Job description

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Dispensing Nurse for our Maryland OTP clinic. The role involves daily monitoring of patient needs, dispensing medications, and ensuring medical record integrity under supervision of the Nurse Manager, Medical Director, and Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities include compliance with Federal/State/CARF/COMAR standards, medication processing, examinations, crisis intervention, and coordination with external agencies.