Dispensing Nurse - LPN

BayMark Health Services; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and 401(K)

Generous paid time off accrual

Growth and development opportunities

Meaningful work addressing opioid Epid

Meaningful work addressing opioid Epid

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Morgantown, WV is seeking a detail oriented LPN to dispense prescribed medications and support a treatment team with physicians and nursing supervisors.

You will maintain dispensing equipment, manage inventory and report patient treatment details, while upholding strict regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current & good standing LPN license in West Virginia.
• Current CPR certification required.
• EMR proficiency or experience with electronic records.
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred and positive attitude toward 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 records/reports as required by company policy and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with security standards for distribution and storage of controlled substances.
• Order, receive and stock medication in line with DEA/state regulations.
• Provide daily assessment of patients.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Chemical dependency experience

Education

LPN license in West Virginia

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Full Time 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.

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 West Virginia
• 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

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.