Licensed Vocational Nurse - Outpatient Clinic, Full Time, Day Shift

Seeking: LPN Dispensing Nurse
Full-Time Hours:

Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1:15 PM
Rotating Saturdays 5 AM - 7 AM
Semi-Annual Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
Shelby Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Shelby, NC, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job as Dispensing Nurse:
The LPN is instrumental in our patient's treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. LPNs provide high quality, safe and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician. The LPN is responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses and progress.
Additional Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team:

Stable shifts and schedule (mornings/days only)
Early morning hours + early afternoon end time
Be a part of helping others in a recovery environment
Paid training
Your Responsibilities as Dispensing Nurse:

Works under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Clinic Director;
Maintains practical nursing professional standards of care;
Prepares and administers medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner;
Charts medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner;
Documents nursing care provided, and maintains appropriate records related to patient's progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner;
Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP;
Responsible for urine collection and processing, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field.
Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is highly preferred but not required.
Experience in medication dispensing, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.
Understanding of nursing best practices related to substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care.
Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Current LPN license in North Carolina, or compact license

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