HERITAGE TREATMENT CENTER

JOB TITLE: Dispensing Nurse (LPN)

REPORTS TO: Medical Director/ Program Manager/Sponsor

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for dispensing methadone to opiate addicted clients. Assist in developing and maintaining client information. Engage in multidisciplinary team. Assist in monitoring and maintaining clinic supply inventory. Assist in developing treatment strategies for special populations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Responsible for daily dosing of methadone clients

● Responsible to maintaining an accurate account of daily dispensing logs

● Responsible for daily monitoring of all medication logs for accuracy

● Responsible for initiating and maintaining accurate client medical documentation

● Responsible for maintaining accurate dispensing documentation via a computer and/or manual filing system

● Deliver prescribed medication to incapacitated clients

● Maintaining medication records, physician orders, and other client related forms

● Assisting in recalls and assays

● Maintaining client confidentiality requirements

● Responsible for monitoring and rendering special assistance to pregnant clients

● Other assigned duties

● Must maintain current CPR Certification

Competencies – Nursing staff will develop or have cultural diversity awareness knowledge including stigma related to the client population, possess, and execute excellent customer service skills, be proficient in written documentation and verbal communication skills, computer competence, promote teamwork, understanding of or willingness to learn DEA regulation and conflict resolution skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Current & good standing LPN license in the State of Maryland

*Current CPR certification required

*Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

*Everyone will be asked to be in compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County and City
* Must be computer literate

* Familiar with automated medication systems

* Skilled in the delivery of outpatient nursing care

* Ability to Interpret test results

* Ability to work with diverse populations

* Ability to read, utilize and interpret medical terminology

* Skilled in oral and written communication

* Ability to maintain records

* Adhering to policies concerning patient confidentiality.

● Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Must be currently licensed by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Practical Nurse under Maryland Law.

Experience: Two years of successful experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a health care facility

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Medical specialties:

Addiction Medicine

Physical setting:

Clinic
Outpatient

Standard shift:

Day shift

Weekly schedule:

Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Baltimore, MD 21229: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

Methasoft Software Experience

License/Certification:

LVN (Required)
BLS Certification (Preferred)
LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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LPN Dispensing Nurse