Dispensing Nurse - LPN

MedMark Treatment Centers; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Candidate Referral Program

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Illinois is seeking a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to dispense prescribed medications, maintain dispensing equipment, and manage medication inventory in our outpatient clinic.

You will work with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors, perform daily patient assessments, use automated dispensing systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and help orient new nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Current & good standing LPN license in Illinois.
• Current CPR certification required.
• EMR & computer proficiency desired.
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred; positive attitude toward individuals in treatment.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients per policy and protocols.
• Use automated dispensing systems, calibrate pumps, maintain equipment.
• Maintain records and reports per Company protocol and regulations.
• Ensure security standards for distribution and storage of controlled substances.
• Order, receive and stock medication per DEA/state regulations.
• Provide daily patient assessments and orient new nursing staff.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

LPN license (Illinois)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers

Part Time Dispensing Nurse – LPN

Description

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.

An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.

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

Qualifications

• Current & good standing LPN license in the State of Illinois
• 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.

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $25.00 to $28.00 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.

Qualified Part-Time Employees Receive

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Accrued Sick Time
• Candidate Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

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.