Dispensing Nurse - LVN / LPN (On-Call)

Description

Per Diem - Dispensing Nurse – LPN / LVN

BAART Programs

is looking for a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational 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

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

Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff

Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications :

Current & good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of

Kansas

Current CPR certification required

EMR & computer proficiency desired

Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment

Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Here is what you can expect from us :

BAART Programs

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.

BAART Programs

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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