LPN Dispensing Nurse

Acadia Healthcare; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate LPN Dispensing Nurse for its outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program in Jackson, MS. This full-time role offers a stable morning schedule with a commitment to patient care and recovery. Ideal candidates will have nursing experience and a passion for helping individuals recover from opioid use disorder, with a supportive work environment emphasizing low stress and professional growth.

Benefits

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid training

Qualifications

• Prefer 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment, or addiction recovery.
• Training in medication-assisted treatment preferred.
• No history of drug misuse for 3 years before employment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication under supervision and document patient progress.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with regulatory standards.
• Responsible for urine collection and processing test results.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication administration

Documentation skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking:LPNDispensing 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
• Opportunityfor 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.

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