Temp - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse

MedMark Treatment 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
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Requirements:

• 1+ Year of Medication Administration Experience - [REQUIRED]
• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Experience - [Highly Preferred]
• Active BLS Certification - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the speciality (LPN) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Nursys must state Active Illinois (IL) LPN License - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]