Dispensing Nurse - LPN
New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Posted Sep 15
Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Massachusetts nursing median is $50/hrMassachusetts nursing postings that state pay run $37/hr to $68/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $58/hr, across 685 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
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- Life insurance
- Referral program
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current & good standing LPN license in the State of Massachusetts Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR certification required
- Experience
- Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment.
- Also asks
- EMR & computer proficiency desiredPreferred
- Also asks
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
What's around it?
Living costs about 6% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,137/mo
- Household income
- $56,981/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
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.
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 $32.00 to $34.67 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
Voluntary Worksite Benefits (i.e., Accidental Injury)
Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
Company paid Basic Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Bereavement Leave
Flexible Sick Time
Employee Referral Program
BayMark Perks Program
Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
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.
Sourced from Health Care Resource Centers’ careers page.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through 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?
