Paid Daily Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Per Diem Dispensing Nurse - LPN Health Care Resource Centers 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.
Essential Duties & 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
Order, receive and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney)
Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff
Qualifications Current & good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Connecticut
EMR & computer proficiency desired
Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment
Here is what you can expect from us Health Care Resource Centers, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance 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.

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