Medication Dispensing Nurse, LPN I

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz invites applications for a Medication Dispensing Nurse, LPN I in the ARTS Adult Outpatient Program. This onsite role serves Aurora, Arvada, Denver and Sheridan locations, with duties including dispensing medications, drawing blood, and maintaining patient records.

The successful candidate will have an LPN or RN license in Colorado and a high school diploma or GED, with strong communication and confidentiality skills to work in substance use disorder treatment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid LPN or RN license with Colorado DORA.
• Experience with medication assisted treatment preferences.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications such as Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone, Antabuse.
• Transport narcotic medications per DEA, State and Federal rules.
• Monitor vital signs and health condition of patients.
• Draw blood for analysis/labs and administer TB tests.
• Assess adverse reactions and report to team lead.
• Handle infectious materials per policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by ARTS Nursing Manager.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN or RN license (Colorado)

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: School of Medicine – Department ofPsychiatry

Job Title: Medication Dispensing Nurse, LPN I

Position # 00853700: – Requisition #: 41300

Job Summary:

The Medication Dispensing Nurse, LPN I is responsible forperforming work related to assessing a patient's physical and/ormental state, assessing if a patient presents in a stateappropriate for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and/orMedication Assisted Treatment (MAT), as well as dispensingmedications, drawing blood from patients, keeping accurate, timely,and clear patient health records, storing controlled substances,and other duties as assigned. This position will require workinghours ranging from 5:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Saturday, based onthe needs of the agency and not to exceed 40 hours per week. Thisposition will also be required to deliver medication to off-sitelocations in the greater Metro Denver area.

The Medication Dispensing Nurse, LPN I will be assigned to ARTSAdult Outpatient Program clinic locations (or Opioid TreatmentPrograms), located in Aurora, Arvada, Denver and Sheridan, and maybe required to periodically work on the Medication Mobile Unit(MMU), which will operate and provide substance use disorderservices in the greater Metro Denver area. This position willreport to the Nursing Program Manager of Medication AssistedTreatment and Nursing Programs.

• Administer medication such as: Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone,Antabuse, and extended-release injectable naltrexone topatients.
• Transport narcotic medication in a manner consistent with DEA,State, and Federal, rules and regulations, while abiding by ARTSpolicies and procedures to include but not limited to using a lockbox. Delivery locations will include correctional facilities,rehabilitation centers, inpatient treatment facilities, or anylocation deemed appropriate by ARTS.
• Monitor each patient's vital signs and health condition.
• Draw blood for analysis/labs, obtain test results andAdminister TB tests.
• Assess adverse reactions to medications, and issues relating todrug overdose, HIV, and/or HCV and report to the team lead.
• Handle infectious materials, human blood, or other body fluidsaccording to applicable policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by ARTS AOP NursingManager.

Key Responsibilities (100%):

• Administer medication such as: Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone,Antabuse, and extended-release injectable naltrexone topatients.
• Transport narcotic medication in a manner consistent with DEA,State, and Federal, rules and regulations, while abiding by ARTSpolicies and procedures to include but not limited to using a lockbox. Delivery locations will include correctional facilities,rehabilitation centers, inpatient treatment facilities, or anylocation deemed appropriate by ARTS.
• Monitor each patient's vital signs and health condition.
• Draw blood for analysis/labs, obtain test results andAdminister TB tests.
• Assess adverse reactions to medications, and issues relating todrug overdose, HIV, and/or HCV and report to the team lead.
• Handle infectious materials, human blood, or other body fluidsaccording to applicable policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by ARTS AOP NursingManager.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inAurora, Denver, Sheridan, Colorado..

Why Join Us:

This position at the University of Colorado/ Addiction Research andTreatment Services (ARTS) provides a unique opportunity forindividuals with lived experience and recovery from SUDs to use, inturn, their specialized knowledge and experience to provide care,assistance and support of individuals currently living with SUD.The individual in this position, through their words and actions,will have a direct influence on helping others with SUD to setthemselves on a path to recovery and make healthy lifestylechoices. In addition, by joining ARTS, employees will be activelyengaged in a supportive, professional, and nurturing environmentwhere individuals with various backgrounds and experiences convergeand collaborate to provide an evidence-based, multi-facetedapproach to provide the best treatment and care to every patientwho comes into care at ARTS clinics.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license with the Colorado Departmentof Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience with medication assisted treatment.
• Prior work experience with patients in substance use disordertreatment.
• Possess and maintain in good standing a valid intravenous (IV)certification.
• Experience observing, monitoring, and intervening indrug/alcohol treatment.
• Experience working with patients who are involved withprobation, human services, and/or other referral sources.
• Experience using an electronic patient health recordsystem.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position nowor in the future.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License orbe able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Must agree to, and successfully pass, a fingerprint andcriminal background check. ( Note : Required backgroundchecks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation,and the Federal Bureau of Investigation).
• May be subject to pre-employment, post-accident, post-incidentor reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per UniversityAddiction Research and Treatment Services DepartmentPolicies.
• This position may require working on Mondays – Saturdaysranging from 5:00am to 5:30pm, not to exceed 40 hours perweek.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, which includes theability to check for typographical, grammatical, and spellingerrors.
• Ability to effectively manage difficult behaviors.
• Ability to engage patients in treatment for substance usedisorder treatment.
• Ability to comply with established rules, policies andprocedures and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental.
• Ability to develop healthy relationships with clients.
• Ability to establish boundaries with clients.
• Ability to exercise patient confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments(CLIA) and Health Information Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships withpatients as well as with employees at all levels throughout theinstitution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with patients in a caring andnurturing manner.
• Ability to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions, andwork under pressure and meet deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safeand secure environment for our faculty, staff, students andvisitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by December 30, 2026 . Those who do not apply by this date mayor may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position hasbeen established as $42,153 - $50,577.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position may beeligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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