LPN (Dosing Nurse)

About the role

In this role, you will work under the direction and supervision of our Medical Director, Registered Nurse, and Program Director to ensure best care and support for patients in this clinic. You will engage directly with patients and provide stellar service during difficult times.

Essential Functions

• Supply and administer medication pursuant to the physician’s order and record dosage administered in the medical record
• Conduct a daily sight and count inventory of the medication supply
• Maintain absolute accuracy in the daily accounting of medication supplied or administered
• Collect fees and perform daily cash reconciliation in the absence of a cashier position
• Ensure disposal of medical waste through proper protocol
• Observe the patient’s demeanor prior to dosing
• Contact other centers to verify dosages as needed
• Administer lab tests as required, including patient vital signs, TB tests when required, and collect data for review by the Medical Director or RN
• Schedule and screen patients to be seen by the Medical Director
• Assist the Medical Director in collecting data for the history and physical as required
• Maintain absolute control, tracking, and confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork
• Actively participate in CARF preparation and the state audit process
• Interface with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center’s premises

Essential Qualifications

• Active LPN license in your state
• Understanding of opiate addiction, medical terminology, general nursing knowledge, and techniques
• Basic mathematics skills
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Basic typing skills
• Minimum of 1 year of direct patient contact; prior experience in a clinical environment is helpful

Benefits

• Early morning hours (allows for a great work-life balance)
• Competitive pay
• Generous PTO (up to 3 weeks with buy-up options)
• Excellent medical (EPO & PPO plans), dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short/long term disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
• Referral bonus (up to $2,000)