Dispensing Nurse - LPN

Per Diem Dispensing Nurse – LPN

Health Care Resource Center 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.

Responsibilities

Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols.

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 LPN license in the State of Massachusetts

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.

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $29.25 to $32.51 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Qualified Per Diem Employees receive

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

BayMark Perks Program

BayMark University Learning

Here is what you can expect from us

Health Care Resource Center, 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.

Health Care Resource Center 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.