Medication Nurse - Methadone Clinic, Flexible Morning Hours

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Georgia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group - BHG seeks a Medication Nurse to administer methadone, screen patients, and coordinate with counselors to monitor progress. The role emphasizes treatment accountability within licensed scope and regulatory standards.

The position offers early-morning hours, a structured workflow, and opportunities for professional development and certification support within a large nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Licensed as LPN/LVN or RN in MN.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred experience in chemical addiction.
• Accurate data entry skills and basic computing knowledge.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of dosing equipment, centrifuge, physical assessment tools, test strips, breathalyzers, and other medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer methadone as prescribed.
• Evaluate and assess 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.
• 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Data entry

Independent work

Communication

Education

LPN/LVN or RN license (MN)

Tools

Dosing equipment

Centrifuge

Test strips

Breathalyzers

Medical equipment

Job description

Behavioral Health Group - BHG seeks a Medication Nurse to administer methadone, screen patients, and coordinate with counselors to monitor progress. The role emphasizes treatment accountability within licensed scope and regulatory standards.

The position offers early-morning hours, a structured workflow, and opportunities for professional development and certification support within a large nationwide network.