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Dispensing Nurse - LPN

Posted Sep 1

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
Precepting expected
Setting
Outpatient
Accepts
LPN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$30/hr
nursing in Maine$37/hr

The median for nursing in Maine is $37/hr, across 140 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Full Time 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.

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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 Maine 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 $28.00 to $32.00 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.

BayMark offers excellent

benefits

  • 401K match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans
  • Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Sick Time
  • Employee Referral Program

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

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.

Sourced from BayMark Health Services’ careers page.

Requirements

  • Current & good standing LPN license in the State of Maine
  • 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.

Benefits highlights

  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program

Place

City
Portland, Maine
Median rent
$1,577/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$79,540/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
2% above the national average

Portland area index 101.9, where 100 is the national average.

Portland, Maine pairs coastal living with a thriving food and arts scene. The historic Old Port district and iconic lighthouses frame a compact city where nurses can enjoy waterfront walks, craft breweries, and easy access to outdoor recreation along Casco Bay.

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The work is dispensing: daily Methadone and Suboxone, automated cabinets, and controlled-substance inventory that has to stay clean under DEA and state rules. Pay on the posting we have sits at $23.66 an hour for a 12-week temporary full-time dispensing…

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