Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Ensures security of medications, patient records, and any other documentation required by the DEA, Department of Health, and all other licensing agencies.
• Dispenses appropriate medication doses and accounts for all medication inventory used during a dispensary shift.
• Accurately record nursing documentation in accordance with standards of practice in the electronic medical records system.
• Organizes and monitors the activities of the dispensary as requested by the dispensary manager.
• Reports to the dispensary lead nurse needs on medication inventory and dispensary supply needs for reordering.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings and provide such data as needed by the team for inclusion of medical treatment plan.
• Administers and reads tuberculosis testing for all patients, including making outside referrals for patients needing chest X-rays.
• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations and maintain compliance.
• Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to perform in the position safely and effectively.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion, supporting the company’s mission.
• Responsible for other nursing tasks and responsibilities as the job dictates and as assigned by the dispensary manager within standards of practice.

Education

• Nurses must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing and have a current Washington State Nurse License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required

Experience

Must Haves for Clinic LPN/RN (updated as of 07/07/25)

Required minimum years of experience in specific specialty: Must have an absolute minimum of 2 years' recent active RN/LPN experience in either Behavioral Health, Dept of Corrections or ED setting with Psychiatric patients seen

• Experience in an OTP setting and chemical dependency treatment is preferred.
• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference.

Physical

Requirements

• During the shift, the nurse sits at the dispensing counter in front of the computer and stands or walks for other tasks.
• Some time will be spent filing, printing, organizing supplies, or standing to perform an evaluation.
• Nurse should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as they may be responsible for moving office supplies or carrying heavy files or boxes.

Additional

• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts with good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs while employed.
• Must be able to pass required background checks and drug tests.
• Complies with and is up to date with all other testing, screening, and credentialing as required.