Per Diem Dispensing LPN/LVN — Compassionate Medication Care

baart-programs; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Candidate Referral Program

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BAART Programs is seeking a detail oriented Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information.

An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental

Qualifications

• Current & good standing LPN/LVN license in California.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with chemical dependency preferred; positive attitude toward treatment.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients per policy and protocols.
• Use automated dispensing system and calibrate pumps; maintain dispensing equipment.
• Produce and maintain records and reports per company protocol and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with security standards for controlled substances.
• Order, receive and stock medication per DEA and state regs.
• Provide daily patient assessments; orient new nursing staff.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Education

LPN/LVN license (CA)

CA Psychiatric Technician substitution (CA)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAART Programs is seeking a detail oriented Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information.

An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental