MAT Dispensing LPN — Early Hours & Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and sick time

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks an LPN Dispensing Nurse for our outpatient MAT program in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will dispense medications, monitor patients, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced clinic.

The role emphasizes precise medication administration, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN).
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment, or addiction recovery.
• Experience in outpatient MAT programs is preferred.
• Proficient with EMR systems and related clinical software.
• Ability to monitor and document vital signs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director, and Clinic Director while maintaining professional standards of care.
• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and timely.
• Document medication administration and nursing care in patient records promptly and accurately.
• Ensure safekeeping and accurate inventory of all medication stock and records per DEA, FDA, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain precise accounting of all medication received from suppliers and dispensed to patients.
• Dedicate approximately 90% of work hours to medication administration activities; remaining time for other duties.

Skills

EMR literacy

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation accuracy

Blood draw

Team collaboration

Behavioral health experience

Education

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks an LPN Dispensing Nurse for our outpatient MAT program in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will dispense medications, monitor patients, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced clinic.

The role emphasizes precise medication administration, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery from opioid use disorder.