Methadone Clinic Nurse - Early Shift & Bonuses

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedules with early in/early

No nights or Sundays

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Medication Nurse in Minnesota to administer methadone and ensure medication accountability. You will screen patients, collaborate with counselors, and work within licensed scope to support recovery efforts.

The role requires MN RN/LPN licensure, CPR/First Aid, and a driver’s license, with bonus opportunities and a $31.00-$35.00/hr pay range. No nights; Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays.

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.

Responsibilities

• Administer methadone as prescribed.
• Evaluate and assess new and current patients for treatment appropriateness.
• Observe and assess patients post-administration.
• Follow all physician orders.
• Assess patient appropriateness for dosing.
• Collect urine specimens and record results.
• Maintain medical supply inventories.
• Receive medication shipments per DEA procedures.
• Coordinate and prepare dose packages.
• Train new nurses.
• Implement quality health standards.
• Maintain accurate patient dosing records and inventory reconciliation.
• Report medication discrepancies to Nursing Supervisor and Program Director.
• Plan and implement treatment center improvements.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and external training.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Independent work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Medical equipment knowledge

Education

MN LPN/LVN or RN license

CPR and First Aid certification

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Dosing equipment

Centrifuge

Test strips

Breathalyzers

Job description

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Medication Nurse in Minnesota to administer methadone and ensure medication accountability. You will screen patients, collaborate with counselors, and work within licensed scope to support recovery efforts.

The role requires MN RN/LPN licensure, CPR/First Aid, and a driver’s license, with bonus opportunities and a $31.00-$35.00/hr pay range. No nights; Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays.