Dispensing Nurse (LPN or RN)

Health Care Resource Centers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers is seeking a detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The role includes maintaining dispensing equipment, managing inventory, and reporting patient treatment information.

The ideal candidate collaborates with supervisory counseling staff and maintains a non-judgmental approach toward individuals with Substance Use Disorder.

Qualifications

• Current CT LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification required.
• EMR/computer proficiency desired.
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred; positive attitude toward individuals in treatment.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients per program policies and medical protocols.
• Use automated dispensing systems and calibrate pumps; maintain dispensing equipment.
• Produce and maintain records/reports per company protocol and regulations.
• Ensure security standards for distribution and storage of controlled substances per CFR.
• Order, receive, and stock medication per DEA/state regulations (if granted Power of Attorney).
• Provide daily patient assessments.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Dispensing medications

EMR proficiency

CPR certification

Connecticut LPN/LVN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Full Time Dispensing Nurse - LPN/LVN

Health Care Resource Centers is looking for a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational 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/LVN license in the State of Connecticut
• 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:

Health Care Resource 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.

Health Care Resource 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.