LPN Dispensing Nurse

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Seeking LPN Dispensing Nurse. Full-Time Hours: Monday - Friday 4:45 AM - 1:15 PM; Saturdays 4:45 AM - 7 AM.

Your Job as Dispensing Nurse

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

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

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 LPN license in North Carolina, or compact license

Must be eligible under applicable DEA regulations to work in a position with access to controlled substances. Must be able to satisfy all applicable federal, state, and organizational requirements related to controlled substance handling.