RN Dispensing Nurse

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Asheboro, NC is seeking an RN to dispense medications in an outpatient MAT program. The role emphasizes safe, accurate dosing, thorough documentation, and close collaboration with Medical and Clinic Directors.

The RN will report patient progress, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to a supportive recovery environment with early morning hours and stable shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of Medical Director and Clinic Director.
• Maintain nursing standards of care.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate accounting of medication received and dispensed.
• Chart medication administration in MARs and nurse notes promptly.
• Document nursing care and maintain patient progress records accurately.
• Safekeep medication stock and records per DEA, FDA, and ADP.
• Dedicate 90% of scheduled hours to medication administration; 10% to other duties as assigned.
• Perform urine collection and process results as ordered.

Skills

Nursing basics

Team collaboration

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: RN Dispensing Nurse

Full Time Hours

Monday - Friday 5:00 AM-1:30 PM
Rotating Saturdays from 6:00 AM-8:00 AM

Our Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Asheboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Asheboro, NC, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job As Dispensing Nurse

The RN is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. RNs provide high quality, safe and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician. The RN is responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses and progress.

Additional Benefits Of Joining Our Nursing Team

• Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensary
• No heavy lifting of patients/no bedside
• Stable shifts and schedule (mornings/days only)
• Early morning hours + early afternoon end time
• Be a part of helping others in a recovery environment
• Paid training

Your Responsibilities As Dispensing Nurse

• Works under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Clinic Director;
• Maintains practical nursing professional standards of care;
• Prepares and administers medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner;
• Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patients);
• Charts medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner;
• Documents nursing care provided, and maintains appropriate records related to patient’s progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner;
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP;
• Dedicates a minimum of 90% of regularly scheduled work hours to activities directly related to the administration of medication; the remaining 10% will be dedicated to other activities as assigned;
• Responsible for urine collection and processing, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures.

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Your Education, Skills And Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field.
• There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Ideal Experience

• Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is highly preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including the safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience in medication dispensing, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.
• Understanding of nursing best practices related to substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
• Accurate and timely documentation of medication administration records (MARs), patient vitals, and incident reports in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of North Carolina, or compact license

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