LPN Dispensing Nurse — Full-Time (Substance Use Treatment)

Health Care Resource Centers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Voluntary Worksite Benefits

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Flexible Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

BayMark Perks Program

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

Health Care Resource Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors in an outpatient clinic.

The dispensing nurse will maintain dispensing equipment, manage medication inventory, report patient treatment information, and work cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff in a non-judgmental, substance use disorder treatment environment.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts LPN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with chemical dependency preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols.
• Use automated dispensing system(s), calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment.
• Produce and maintain appropriate records and reports as required by Company protocol, Federal and State Regulations.
• Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal regulations.
• Order, receive and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney)
• Provide daily assessment of patients.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Chemical dependency experience

Empathy and attention to detail

Education

Massachusetts LPN license

CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Health Care Resource Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors in an outpatient clinic.

The dispensing nurse will maintain dispensing equipment, manage medication inventory, report patient treatment information, and work cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff in a non-judgmental, substance use disorder treatment environment.