Dispensing Nurse, LPN - MAT Care, Early Mornings

Acadia Healthcare; Calais (ME); In loco; USD 37.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Acadia Healthcare’s Calais Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Calais, Maine, is seeking an LPN/LVN Dispensing Nurse for an outpatient MAT program. The role emphasizes compassionate, professional care in medication dispensing and patient assessment within an OTP setting.

You will administer medications, monitor vitals, educate patients and families, and document care in patient records, while maintaining compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.

Competenze

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN).
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field.
• Training or experience in outpatient treatment programs preferred.
• Ability to operate, monitor, and maintain medical equipment safely and effectively.
• Skilled in drawing blood and collecting specimens for lab testing.
• Proficient in EMR systems and related clinical software.
• Competent in patient assessment including evaluating histories and condition.
• Ability to monitor and record vital signs accurately.
• Ability to administer medications per physician and clinic protocols.
• Ability to observe and document patient responses and treatment outcomes.

Mansioni

• Work under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director, and Clinic Director, maintaining professional standards of care.
• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician, accurately and timely.
• Document medication administration and nursing care in patient records, including progress notes.
• Ensure safekeeping and accurate inventory of all medication stock as required by DEA, FDA and regulators.
• Maintain precise accounting of all medication received and dispensed to patients.
• Dedicate approximately 90% of work hours to medication administration activities; remaining time may be assigned to other duties.
• Conduct urine and/or blood tests, read results, complete intake assessments, and assist in monitoring patient outcomes.
• Complete all documentation for procedures per clinic standards.
• May transport medication or work on a CTC Mobile Unit as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Nursing experience in behavioralhealth

EMR proficiency

Blood draws

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Documentation

Medical equipment operation

Formazione

LPN/LVN nursing diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Acadia Healthcare’s Calais Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Calais, Maine, is seeking an LPN/LVN Dispensing Nurse for an outpatient MAT program. The role emphasizes compassionate, professional care in medication dispensing and patient assessment within an OTP setting.

You will administer medications, monitor vitals, educate patients and families, and document care in patient records, while maintaining compliance with clinic policies and regulatory standards.