Dispensing Nurse-LVN/LPN or LPT

BayMark Health Services; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Candidate Referral Program

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a Part Time Dispensing Nurse (LPN/LVN) in California to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team. You will work with physicians and nursing supervisors, maintain dispensing equipment, and manage medication inventory while reporting patient treatment information.

The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy toward individuals in substance use disorder and collaborates with supervisory counseling staff within BAART Program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with policy and medical protocols.
• Use automated dispensing system, calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment.
• Produce and maintain records and reports as required by policy and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with security standards for distribution and storage of controlled substances as per CFR.
• Order, receive and stock medication per DEA and State regulations.
• Provide daily assessment of patients.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff.
• Other duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

LPN/LVN license CA

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Chemical dependency experience

Background check clear

Education

CA Nursing License (may substitute Psychiatric Technician in CA)

Job description

Description Part Time Dispensing Nurse - LPN/LVN

BAART Program 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 ofmaintainingdispensing equipment, managing medicationinventoryand reporting patient treatment information.

An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff anddemonstratesa non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward theSubstance Use Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patientsin accordance withprogram policy and medical protocols.
• Use automated dispensing system(s), calibratepumpandmaintaindispensing equipment
• Produce andmaintainappropriate recordsand reports as required by Company protocol, Federal and State Regulations
• Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances asset forth inthe Code of Federal regulations
• Order, receive and stock medicationin accordance withDEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney)
• Provide daily assessment of patients
• AssistNursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff
• Other related duties asdeterminedby supervisor

Qualifications

• Current & good standing LPN/LVN license in the State of California. In CA only, a CA license as a Psychiatric Technician may be substituted fornursinglicense.
• Current CPR certificationrequired
• EMR & computerproficiencydesired
• 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 $31.80 to $32.80 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,specialtyand training.

Qualified Part-Time Employees receive

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Accrued Sick Time
• Candidate Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the valueonthe paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

Here is what you can expect from us

BAART Program ,a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Ourultimate goalis 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.

BAART Program 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.