LPN Dispensing Nurse - Outpatient MAT

Acadia Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Early morning hours offering a great 2

Opportunity for growth in the industry

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Dispensing Nurse (LPN/LVN) for an outpatient MAT OTP setting. You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor vital signs, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, documentation, and adherence to clinic policies, with 90% of time spent on medication administration and potential mobility between

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN).
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment, or addiction recovery.
• Experience with MAT and safe handling of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Ability to operate, monitor, and maintain medical equipment safely and effectively.
• Skilled in drawing blood and specimen collection for testing.
• Proficient in EMR systems and related clinical software applications.
• Competent in patient assessment including histories, symptoms, and conditions.
• Ability to monitor and record vital signs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Work under 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 timely.
• Document medication administration and nursing care in patient records promptly and accurately.
• Ensure safekeeping and accurate inventory of all medication stock and records per 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; remaining time for other duties as assigned.
• Conduct and process urine and/or blood samples, read results, complete intake assessments, and monitor patient outcomes.
• Complete all documentation for these procedures accurately and in compliance with clinic standards.
• May be required to transport medication or work on a CTC Mobile Unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN diploma or degree

Tools

EMR systems

Medication dispensing software

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Dispensing Nurse (LPN/LVN) for an outpatient MAT OTP setting. You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor vital signs, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, documentation, and adherence to clinic policies, with 90% of time spent on medication administration and potential mobility between