Dispensing Nurse - LPN

Health Care Resource Centers; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

BayMark Perks Program

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

Health Care Resource Center is seeking a detail oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with physicians and supervisors.

You will help maintain dispensing equipment, manage medication inventory, and report patient treatment information in a compliant outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Current & good standing LPN license in Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• EMR and computer proficiency desired.
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred; positive attitude toward individuals in treatment.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients per program policy and medical protocols.
• Use automated dispensing systems, calibrate pumps and maintain equipment.
• Produce and maintain records and reports as required by company policy and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with security standards for distributed and stored medications.
• Order, receive and stock medication per DEA and state regulations (if POA granted).
• Provide daily assessment of patients.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Detail oriented

Empathetic

Education

LPN license (MA)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Full Time Dispensing Nurse – LPN

Health Care Resource Center 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 Massachusetts
• 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 $33.40 to $36.00 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.

BayMark offers excellent benefits:

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (i.e., Accidental Injury)
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program
• BayMark Perks Program
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

Here is what you can expect from us:

Health Care Resource Center, 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.

Health Care Resource Center 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.