LPN/RN Dispensing Nurse

Acadia Healthcare Company; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an RN or LPN Dispensing Nurse for its Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. The position offers full-time hours with a favorable schedule, competitive benefits, and an opportunity to make a significant impact in the recovery of individuals with opioid use disorder. Ideal candidates are compassionate, have a current nursing license, and are dedicated to patient care.

Benefits

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Early morning hours for a great work/life balance

Paid training

Opportunity for growth in the industry

Qualifications

• Must have current RN or LPN license in Maine.
• Training or experience in Outpatient SUD Treatment preferred.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for three years before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, safe, and efficient dispensing of medication.
• Responsible for accurate reporting and documentation of patient's progress.
• Maintains accurate accounting of medication received and dispensed.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Medication Administration

Patient Documentation

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking:RN or LPN Dispensing Nurse

Full Time Hours:Weekdays with rotating weekends:

• Monday - Thursday: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM
• Every other Saturday morning (rotating)

Our Benefits:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Waterville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Waterville, ME, 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 quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients who are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Dispensing Nurse:

The RN or LPN is instrumental in our patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. RNs and LPNs provide high-quality, safe, and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician. The RN or LPN 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 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.

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
• Training or experience treating patients in an Outpatient SUD Treatment program preferred, but not required
• There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN or LPN license in Maine

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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