LPN Medication Nurse: Flexible Weekend Shifts, Great Pay

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Georgia; Sur place; USD 27 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible schedule

No nights

No Sundays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K plan

Résumé du poste

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Medication Nurse to administer methadone and support patient care in a multi-location network. The role emphasizes dosing responsibilities, patient assessment, and coordination with counselors to monitor progress.

The position requires an LPN or RN license in the state, CPR/First Aid, and data-entry proficiency, with duties on a rotating schedule including weekend mornings. Training and clinical supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed as LPN or RN in the state of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsabilités

• Administer methadone as prescribed.
• Evaluate and assess new and current patients for treatment appropriateness.
• Observe and assess patients post-administration.
• Follow all physician orders.
• Assess patient appropriateness for dosing.
• Collect urine specimens, file contract urines, and record results.
• Maintain medical supply inventories.
• Receive medication shipments per DEA and company procedures.
• Achieve phlebotomist certification if required.
• Coordinate and prepare courtesy and vacation dose packages.
• Train new nurses.
• Implement quality health standards.
• Maintain accurate patient dosing records and medication inventory reconciliation.
• Report and document medication discrepancies to the Nursing Supervisor and Program Director.
• Plan and implement treatment center improvements.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and external training.
• Communicate regularly with nursing team members.
• Monitor physicals and lab work.
• Stay updated on drug abuse trends and treatment information.
• Participate in monthly in-service trainings.
• Ensure treatment center meets accreditation standards.
• Meet attendance standards and be ready for work as scheduled.
• Report work-related injuries, illnesses, hazards, or security issues to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Achieve specific annual goals and objectives.
• Comply with all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Connaissances

CPR and First Aid certified

Accurate data entry

Independent under pressure

Data entry skills

Formation

Nursing license (LPN or RN) in state of employment

CPR and First Aid certification

Outils

Dosing equipment

Centrifuge

Physical assessment tools

Test strips

Breathalyzers

Description du poste

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Medication Nurse to administer methadone and support patient care in a multi-location network. The role emphasizes dosing responsibilities, patient assessment, and coordination with counselors to monitor progress.

The position requires an LPN or RN license in the state, CPR/First Aid, and data-entry proficiency, with duties on a rotating schedule including weekend mornings. Training and clinical supervision are provided.