Dispensing Nurse - LPN
Washington, Pennsylvania
MedMark Treatment Centers 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. This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. MedMark Treatment Centers runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Sep 16
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Clinic must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatmentIndividuals in substance abuse treatment
- License
- LPN license Current & good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of PennsylvaniaCurrent and good standing LPN license in Pennsylvania
- Term
- Per Diem Per Diem Dispensing Nurse - LPN
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and good standing LPN license in Pennsylvania Current & good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Pennsylvania Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR certification Current CPR certification required
- Also asks
- Positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment
- Also asks
- Satisfactory drug screen Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check
- Also asks
- Satisfactory criminal background check
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience in chemical dependency Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment
- Also asks
- EMR and computer proficiency EMR & computer proficiency desired
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Administer daily medication to patients, including Methadone and Suboxone Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols, including Methadone and Suboxone
- Day to day
- Use automated dispensing systems, calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment Use automated dispensing system(s), calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment
- Day to day
- Produce and maintain records and reports required by company, federal and state rules Produce and maintain appropriate records and reports as required by Company protocol, Federal and State Regulations
- Day to day
- Ensure compliance with controlled substance distribution and storage security standards Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal regulations
- Day to day
- Order, receive and stock medication under DEA and State regulations (if granted Power of Attorney) Order, receive and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney)
- Day to day
- Provide daily patient assessment Provide daily assessment of patients
- Day to day
- Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff
- Details
- Comfortable outpatient clinic setting in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on MedMark Treatment Centers’ careers page.
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Per Diem Dispensing Nurse – LPN
MedMark Treatment Centers 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.
Essential Duties & 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 Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications
Current & good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Pennsylvania 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.
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.
What's around it?
Washington, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $910/mo
- Household income
- $52,975/yr, all local households, not nurse pay