Lead Dispensing Nurse

About the role

Lead Dispensing Nurse for the MAT Clinic at MedMark Treatment Centers, partnering with the Nurse Supervisor and Program/Medical Director to ensure adequate and qualitative nursing coverage for program, dispensing, and medical operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Physician’s medication orders are enacted meeting time expectations, including delivery to outside facilities
• Responsible for Medical Services to be in compliance with Federal and state regulations
• Delegate tasks to certified nursing assistants, medication technicians, or an unlicensed person who is competent to perform those tasks
• Communicate and collaborate with the Nursing Supervisor regarding potential issues
• Schedule/participate in Treatment Teams, Panel Review, Department Head and General Staff meetings
• Nursing team management – time clock edits as necessary, develop and manage schedules, conduct performance improvement activities, and prepare monthly reports
• Review and resolve client clinical complaints; intervene in crisis situations
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse (RN) with 3‑5 years’ experience
• Prior experience in substance abuse, mental health treatment, or addiction medicine preferred
• Accuracy of record keeping with understanding of HIPAA, Federal, State & CARF standards & regulations
• Fundamental knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, basic addiction medicine science, and of community health and welfare resources
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions; exercise judgment in the application of nursing care; accept and use supervision; work cooperatively with people; maintain an objective attitude; exercise tact and initiative; stimulate patients and families to constructive actions; grasp and apply the basic principles of administration and operation of a health program; communicate effectively
• Computer proficiency with EMR and Microsoft Suite
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic