LPN Dispensing Nurse - PRN

Acadia Healthcare Company; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate LPN Dispensing Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on patient recovery from opioid use disorder. With stable morning shifts and no heavy lifting, you'll play a vital role in administering medication and documenting patient progress. This position is perfect for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a lower-stress work atmosphere. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Paid training

Lower stress environment

Stable shifts

No heavy lifting

Early morning hours

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program with a current LPN license.
• Preferred experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under supervision and maintain accurate records.
• Document patient care and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Nursing

Medication Administration

Patient Care

Documentation

Behavioral Health Experience

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

1 year nursing experience in behavioral health

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking:LPN Dispensing Nurse

Per Diem Hours: Potential for up to 10 hours per week, working on an as-needed basis:

• Monday - Friday: 4:45 AM - 1:45 PM
• Saturday: 5:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team:

• 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

Our Team:

Pinehurst Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Pinehurst, NC, 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.

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.

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 North Carolina, or compact license

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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