LPN Dispensing Nurse — MAT Care (Outpatient, PT)

Acadia Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Indianapolis Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a part-time LPN Dispensing Nurse to join our nursing team. The role focuses on medication dispensing for Opioid Use Disorder patients, under supervision, with set hours Tue-Sat mornings.

The position emphasizes accuracy in medication administration, MAR documentation, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining patient care standards within an outpatient MAT program.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN).
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field.
• Training or experience treating patients in an outpatient treatment program, preferred.
• Ability to operate, monitor, and maintain medical equipment safely and effectively.
• Skilled in drawing blood and collecting other specimens for laboratory testing.
• Proficient in EMR systems and related clinical software applications.
• Competent in patient assessment, including evaluating medical histories, symptoms, and overall condition.
• Ability to monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure accurately and consistently.
• Ability to administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician in accordance with clinic protocols.
• Ability to observe and document patient responses, side effects, and treatment outcomes to ensure safe and effective care.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director, and Clinic Director while maintaining professional standards of care.
• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner.
• Document medication administration and nursing care in patient records promptly and accurately, including notes on progress and activities.
• Ensure the safekeeping and accurate inventory of all medication stock and records as required by the DEA, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain precise accounting of all medication received from suppliers and dispensed to patients.
• Dedicate approximately 90% of work hours to medication administration activities; the remaining time may be assigned to other duties by the Medical or Clinic Director.
• Conduct and process urine and/or blood samples, read test results, complete intake assessments, and assist in monitoring patient outcomes.
• Complete all documentation associated with these procedures accurately and in compliance with clinic standards.
• Depending on clinic needs, may be required to transport medication to other locations or work on a CTC Mobile Unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN/LVN

Behavioral health nursing

EMR systems

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Education

Accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN)

Tools

Medical equipment

Laboratory specimen collection

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Indianapolis Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a part-time LPN Dispensing Nurse to join our nursing team. The role focuses on medication dispensing for Opioid Use Disorder patients, under supervision, with set hours Tue-Sat mornings.

The position emphasizes accuracy in medication administration, MAR documentation, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining patient care standards within an outpatient MAT program.