TEMPORARY OPPORTUNITY Regional Dispensing Nurse - LPN
Chicopee, Massachusetts
- Contract
- 12-week contract
Still listed, seen last week · Posted Aug 27
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- 12 weeks · Travel
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- MA nursing median $50/hr
MA nursing postings that state pay run $37/hr to $68/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $59/hr, across 642 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Temporary/full-time nurse opportunity
Health Care Resource Centers is looking for a nurse to help with a 12-week assignment with no benefits. 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 &
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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 Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications
Current and good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California 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 $38.00 to $40.00 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.
Qualified Full-Time Employees receive
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Accrued Sick Time
- Employee Referral Program
- Bereavement Leave
- BayMark Perks Program
- Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
- BayMark University Learning
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 Centers is a progressive substance abuse treatment program that 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 Centers is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines 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 and good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
- 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
- Paid jury duty
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Referral program
Place
- City
- Chicopee, Massachusetts
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?