LPN/RN Dispensing Nurse

Acadia Healthcare Company; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dispensing Nurse for their outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. This full-time position offers early morning hours, competitive benefits, and a supportive team environment in helping patients recover from opioid use disorders. Ideal candidates will hold a current nursing license and preferably have experience in behavioral health. Enjoy a rewarding role in a stable and lower-stress work environment without bedside responsibilities.

Benefits

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Opportunity for growth in the industry

Qualifications

• Prefer 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery.
• Training in medication-assisted treatment is highly preferred.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for three years before employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication under supervision of Medical Director.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient medication.
• Responsible for urine collection and processing.

Skills

Nursing Experience

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking:LPN or RN Dispensing Nurse

Full Time Hours: Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance:

• 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM with every other weekend off.

Our Benefits:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Manchester Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Manchester, New Hampshire, 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 who are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Dispensing Nurse:

The Dispensing Nurse is instrumental in our patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Dispensing Nurses provide high-quality, safe, and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician. The Dispensing Nurse is responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses, and progress.

️Additional Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team️

• Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensing area
• 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

Your Responsibilities as a 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 the 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 the 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.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

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/RN license in New Hampshire

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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