LPN Dispensing Nurse

About the role

Join our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MMT) Drug and Alcohol Program in Philadelphia as an on-call Licensed Practical Nurse. This role is an opportunity to inspire hope, support recovery, and help individuals reclaim their future through compassionate, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Administer and dispense methadone per State and Federal Guidelines.
• Ensure accurate recording of administration and dispensing transactions.
• Follow the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director.
• Assess client response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions.
• Maintain all medical records, including individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, Doctor’s orders, etc.
• Collect and prepare client specimens for point-of-care testing and external lab analysis.
• Provide emergency care as needed (CPR, PMAB, Emergency Medications).

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
• Current license as an LPN or RN in the Commonwealth of PA.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• Experience with drawing labs, performing EKGs, wound care, and triage is preferred.
• Experience with a chemically dependent population is preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience dispensing narcotic medication, preferably in substance abuse treatment, including treatment of opioid dependence.
• Current CPR certification.

Pay

$33.98 per hour.

Benefits

• DailyPay – Access your pay when you need it.
• Retirement plan – Both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits – Offered through the American Worker, including limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services.
• On the Goga well-being platform – Features self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs – On entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Pryor Online Learning – Free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and encouraging applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.