Dispensing Nurse – Methadone Care & Safe Treatment Support

State of the Heart Recovery Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Paid Time Off

Family and Medical Leave

Job summary

State of the Heart Recovery is seeking a Dispensing Nurse to support clients in an opioid treatment program. You will dispense methadone and other medications, monitor patient response, and document in the EHR with strict confidentiality and safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical leadership, accuracy in dosing, and adherence to regulatory requirements within a structured clinical setting in New Mexico.

Qualifications

• Active NM RN or LPN license required.
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use, or medical clinics preferred.
• Strong documentation, typing and data entry skills; confidentiality a must.

Responsibilities

• Dispense methadone and other prescribed medications per orders and policies.
• Monitor treatment response and report concerns promptly.
• Perform patient assessments and document condition appropriately.
• Document dosing and clinical interactions in EHR and Methasoft.
• Maintain controlled substances counts and secure storage per DEA rules.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and clinicians to support care.

Skills

RN licensure NM

Detail-oriented

Documentation

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (NM)

Licensed Practical Nurse license (NM)

Job description

State of the Heart Recovery is seeking a Dispensing Nurse to support clients in an opioid treatment program. You will dispense methadone and other medications, monitor patient response, and document in the EHR with strict confidentiality and safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical leadership, accuracy in dosing, and adherence to regulatory requirements within a structured clinical setting in New Mexico.