Dispensing Nurse - LPN or RN

BayMark Health Services; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BAART Programs in Vermont seeks a detail oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team. You will work with physicians and nursing supervisors to maintain dispensing equipment and medication inventory, while ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for individuals in substance use disorder treatment, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and teamwork in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Vermont required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• EMR proficiency preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medications to patients per policy and protocols.
• Use automated dispensing systems and maintain dispensing equipment.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports per company protocol and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with security standards for controlled substances storage and distribution.
• Order, receive and stock medications per DEA/state regulations.
• Provide daily patient assessments.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Detail oriented

Empathy

Education

LPN license in Vermont

Tools

EMR systems

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Description

Full Time Dispensing Nurse – LPN

BAART Programs 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 Vermont
• 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 $29.00 to $30.69 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.

Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

What you can expect from us

BAART Programs, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BAART Programs 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.