LPN: Medication Dispensing & Patient Care in Recovery

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 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 in Massachusetts is seeking a detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information.

You will cooperate with supervisory counseling staff and support individuals in substance abuse treatment with a

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN in Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• EMR/computer proficiency.
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal 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.
• Provide daily assessment of patients.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Medication dispensing

Chemical dependency experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Health Care Resource Center in Massachusetts is seeking a detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information.

You will cooperate with supervisory counseling staff and support individuals in substance abuse treatment with a