Methadone Medication Nurse (LPN/RN) | Flexible Schedule

Behavioral Health Group (BHG); Reno, Washington (NV, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Bonuses

Employee discounts

EAP access

Job summary

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) seeks a Medication Nurse to administer methadone and support patient care at a busy treatment center in Reno. You will ensure accurate dosing, screen patients, document progress, and maintain compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork with counselors, quality health standards, ongoing training, and readiness for a dynamic schedule within BHG's accredited network.

Qualifications

• Licensed as LPN/LVN or RN in the state of employment.
• 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.

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, 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

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Data entry

Independent work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Education

LPN/LVN or RN license (state)

Tools

Dosing equipment

Centrifuge

Physical assessment tools

Test strips

Breathalyzers

Job description

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) seeks a Medication Nurse to administer methadone and support patient care at a busy treatment center in Reno. You will ensure accurate dosing, screen patients, document progress, and maintain compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork with counselors, quality health standards, ongoing training, and readiness for a dynamic schedule within BHG's accredited network.