Per Diem Dispensing Nurse – LPN

BAART Programs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

BAART Programs is seeking a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team. You will administer daily medications, maintain dispensing equipment, manage inventory, and report patient treatment information in a Substance Use Disorder program.

The role requires an active LPN license in North Carolina and CPR certification, with preference for experience in chemical dependency and the ability to pass a drug screen and

Qualifications

• Current & good standing LPN license in NC.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients per policy and protocols.
• Use dispensing systems, calibrate pumps, maintain equipment.
• Produce, maintain records and reports per regulations.
• Ensure security standards for distribution and storage of controlled substances.
• Order, receive and stock medication per DEA/state regs.
• Provide daily assessment of patients.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new staff.

Skills

Detail oriented

Empathetic

Team player

Non-judgmental

Education

LPN license NC

CPR certification

Job description

Company Description

BAART Programs is looking for a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical 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 and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.

• Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols, including Methadone and Suboxone
• Use automated dispensing system(s), calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment
• Produce and maintain appropriate records and reports as required by Company protocol, Federal and State Regulations
• Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal regulations
• Order, receive and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney)
• Provide daily assessment of patients
• Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Current & good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of North Carolina
• Current CPR certification required
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.