TEMPORARY NURSE OPPORTUNITY (12 Week assignment)

BayMark Health Services; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers seeks a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New Mexico for a temporary 12-week assignment in our outpatient clinic. The dispensing nurse shares responsibility for maintaining dispensing equipment, inventory management, and reporting patient treatment information.

The ideal candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff, demonstrates a non-judgmental attitude toward substance use disorders, and meets CPR and EMR requirements.

Qualifications

• LPN license in good standing in New Mexico.
• Current CPR certification required.
• EMR proficiency desired.
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients per policy, including Methadone and Suboxone.
• Use automated dispensing systems, calibrate pumps, and maintain 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/state regulations.
• Provide daily patient assessments.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

LPN license NM

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Description

TEMPORARY/FULL TIME - NURSE OPPORTUNITY

MedMark Treatment Centers is looking for a nurse to help with a 12-week assignment. The dispensing nurse 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Current and good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New Mexico
• Current CPR certification required
• EMR & computer proficiency desired
• 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.

Here is what you can expect from us

MedMark Treatment Centers, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MedMark Treatment Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.