LPN Dispensing Nurse

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Early morning hours offering work/life

Job summary

Hamlet Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, in Hamlet, NC, seeks an LPN Dispensing Nurse for full-time morning shifts. Under Medical Director or Physician direction, you will dispense medications safely and report patient progress and responses.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for opioid use disorder with accurate documentation, MAR maintenance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current LPN license in North Carolina or a compact license.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense doses of medication to patients accurately under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician.
• Document patient symptoms, responses, and progress thoroughly and promptly.
• Maintain MARs, monitor patient vitals, and report adverse reactions or interactions.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

LPN license

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: LPN Dispensing Nurse

Full-Time Hours

• Monday - Friday 4:45 AM - 1:15 PM
• Rotating Saturdays 4:45 AM - 7:15 AM

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Hamlet Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Hamlet, NC, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job As Dispensing Nurse

The LPN is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. LPNs provide high quality, safe and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician. The LPN is responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses and progress.

Additional Benefits Of Joining Our Nursing Team

• Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensary
• No heavy lifting of patients/no bedside
• Stable shifts and schedule (mornings/days only)
• Early morning hours + early afternoon end time
• Be a part of helping others in a recovery environment
• Paid training

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Your Education, Skills And Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field.
• There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Ideal Experience

• Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is highly preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including the safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience in medication dispensing, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.
• Understanding of nursing best practices related to substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
• Accurate and timely documentation of medication administration records (MARs), patient vitals, and incident reports in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current LPN license in North Carolina, or compact license

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