Nurse/LPN for Opioid Treatment Program Care

Hamilton Center; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Center in Indiana seeks a licensed nurse (LPN or RN) to support medication assisted treatment within an opioid treatment program. You will work under the OTP Program Director and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe medication administration and patient care.

You will perform admissions/discharges per guidelines, monitor adverse effects, document in medical records, and participate in quality improvement while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed nursing knowledge for daily care and med administration.
• Understanding of medication assisted treatment and related safety.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems for recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and discharge of OTP patients under supervision.
• Supervise medication administration to OTP patients.
• Monitor for adverse drug effects and report concerns.
• Ensure accuracy of medication orders and take-home doses as prescribed.
• Document care and patient responses in the medical record.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Medication assisted treatment

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

LPN or RN licensed in Indiana

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

CPI certification

OTP training (4+ hours)

Job description

Hamilton Center in Indiana seeks a licensed nurse (LPN or RN) to support medication assisted treatment within an opioid treatment program. You will work under the OTP Program Director and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe medication administration and patient care.

You will perform admissions/discharges per guidelines, monitor adverse effects, document in medical records, and participate in quality improvement while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.