LPN Dispensing Nurse

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an LPN Dispensing Nurse for their outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program in Jackson, MS. This full-time position offers stable morning shifts and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient recovery. The role includes safe and efficient medication dispensing, thorough documentation, and maintaining high standards of care in a supportive environment, along with attractive benefits such as a semi-annual bonus and medical insurance.

Benefits

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Opportunity for growth in the industry

Lower stress environment

Qualifications

• Accredited LPN license required in Mississippi.
• 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health preferred.
• No history of drug misuse for three years required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication under supervision of Medical Director.
• Maintains accurate patient records and medication logs.
• Responsible for urine collection and processing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Medication administration

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

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Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: LPN Dispensing Nurse

Full Time Hours: Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance!

• Monday - Friday, 5 AM - 1 PM.
• Alternating Saturdays 6 AM - 9:30 AM.
  
  

Our Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• 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

Jackson Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Jackson, MS, 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 Team️

• 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
  
  

Your Responsibilities As Dispensing Nurse

• Works under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Clinic Director;
• Maintains practical nursing professional standards of care;
• Prepares and administers medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner;
• Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patients);
• Charts medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner;
• Documents nursing care provided, and maintains appropriate records related to patient’s progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner;
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP;
• Dedicates a minimum of 90% of regularly scheduled work hours to activities directly related to the administration of medication; the remaining 10% will be dedicated to other activities as assigned;
• Responsible for urine collection and processing, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures.
  
  

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Your Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Prefer 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field
• Training or experience treating patients with MAT (medication assisted treatment) highly preferred
• There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Current LPN license in the state of Mississippi.
  
  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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