Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time).

Position Overview:

• Morehead City Treatment Center is an outpatient medicated assisted treatment program offering substance abuse treatment to individuals with a substance use disorder of opiates.
• The Treatment Centers provide a caring and therapeutic environment.
• Certified substance abuse counselors, licensed nurses, and a physician are on staff to deliver the best of care.
• The mission of our treatment programs is to provide opportunities for patients to explore change and strengthen themselves so they can lead healthy and productive lives.

We are searching for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to the mission.

Qualification Requirements:

• A registered Nursing License or Licensed Practical Nursing License is required from an accredited school.
• Valid NC nursing license.
• Ability to work independently as well as with the treatment team.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professional ethics and confidentiality as outlined by Federal Law.
• CPR/First Aid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Administer medications based on medical orders.
• Maintain management of medication inventory.
• Assist Medical Director in crisis interventions.
• Monitors the demeanor of the patients in the phase of induction of the medication and during all medication administration.
• Identifies and reports any critical incidents to the Medical Director.
• Observe urine drug screens, as needed.
• Follow state and federal guidelines governing Opioid Treatment Programs.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full Time.
• Physical Setting: Outpatient.
• Standard Shift: Day shift.
• Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 5:30 am-12:30 pm
• The schedule can be flexible and discussed during the interview.

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred).
• RN (Required).
• LPN (Required).