Dispensing Nurse LPN

BayMark Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for per diem dispensing duties in an outpatient setting in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves dispensing prescribed medications, maintaining dispensing equipment, and managing medication inventory as part of the treatment team.

Responsibilities include administering daily medications (Methadone/Suboxone), using EMR, and producing reports per regulatory requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active NM license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Experience in chemical dependency treatment preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

Aufgaben

• Administer daily medications per program policy and medical protocols, including Methadone and Suboxone.
• Use automated dispensing systems and calibrate pumps.
• Maintain dispensing records per Company protocol and regulations.
• Ensure security of controlled substances per CFR requirements.
• Order, receive and stock medications per DEA/state regulations.
• Provide daily patient assessments.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor with orientation of new staff.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Kenntnisse

LPN license

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Substance abuse experience

Background check clearance

Ausbildung

LPN license (NM)

Tools

EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Per Diem Dispensing Nurse – LPN

MedMark Treatment Centers is looking for a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols, including Methadone and Suboxone
• 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

Qualifications

• Current & good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New Mexico
• 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.

Here is what you can expect from us

MedMark Treatment Centers, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

MedMark Treatment Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.