Dispensing Nurse New Baltimore, MD

Kolmac; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package (Medical,

Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid professional development

Student loan repayment

Paid vacation

Job summary

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced Dispensing Nurse to support daily patient care at the OTP clinic. The role collaborates with the Nurse Manager, Medical Director, and Clinical Supervisor to ensure medical care quality and accurate medical records, including dispensing medications used in treatment.

The position offers a Monday–Saturday schedule with competitive hourly pay (up to $33/hour, depending on experience) and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed in Maryland as an LPN.
• 1 year experience in medication assisted treatment.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties within regularly scheduled hours.
• Verify patient identity before dispensing medications using two identifiers.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, CARF, and COMAR standards.
• Manage medication inventory and dispense medications per protocol.
• Process medical orders and perform medical evaluations as required.
• Maintain accurate records and file documentation within 24 hours.
• Interact with outside agencies for referrals and coordination of care.
• Deliver medications as needed and support daily program operations.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

CPR certification

Education

LPN license (MD)

Nursing degree

Job description

We are currently in search of an experienced Dispensing Nurse for our Baltimore, MD location. The Dispensing Nurse at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and all its subsidiaries (“Kolmac” or the “Company”) is responsible for the daily monitoring of patient’s needs and care of all patients reporting to the OTP clinic. This person works with the Nurse Manager, Medical Director and Clinical Supervisor to ensure appropriate medical care for patients. This individual is also responsible for the completeness of all medical aspects of the medical record. The Dispensing Nurse is responsible for dispensing any medications the clinic may utilize in the treatment of patients.

Schedule: Monday 6:30 a-2:30 p, Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a-3:30 p, and rotating Saturdays

Pay: Up to $33/hour pending experience

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within regularly scheduled hours
• Greets each patient to confirm identity and proper medication using two patient identifiers
• Responsible for medical services to be in compliance with Federal, State, CARF, and COMAR regulations/standards
• Manages medication Inventory
• Dispenses medication according to protocol
• Processes medical orders
• Performs physical examinations and medical evaluations on clients as required
• Recalls conducted in accordance with program protocol
• Maintains accurate records. Submits and files all documentation within 24 hours of event
• Collects specimens and submits / processes appropriately
• Participates in review of new, readmissions and transfer clients
• Provides intervention in crisis situations
• Assists Charge Nurse in daily program operation
• Assesses clients for treatment needs and interventions
• Interacts with outside agencies for referrals, dosage verification, and other elements of coordination of care. Represents the agency professionally in person as well as over the phone
• Delivers medication as needed
• Maintains a cooperative and positive attitude and approach to patients, staff and visitors

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed within the state of Maryland as an LPN
• 1 year experience in medication assisted treatment
• CPR certified within 3 months of hire
• Will be required to submit to PPD screening or provide record of screening from previous employer within the past year

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Development Time
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Vacation Time
• And more!

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $28 an hour to $33 an hour. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, licensure, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health has been a leader in Outpatient Treatment since 1973. Patient care is at the heart of what we do. Kolmac Outpatient Recovery and Concerted Care Group (CCG) have merged to provide addiction treatment and behavioral health treatment services for individuals, families, couples, and groups. We serve communities across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. We are still growing!

As set forth in Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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