LPN/LVN Dispensing Nurse

About the role

Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, is hiring a full-time LPN Dispensing Nurse for its outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, administer medications, monitor vital signs, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the clinical team.
• Document medication administration and nursing care in patient records promptly and accurately, including notes on progress and activities.
• Maintain precise accounting of all medication received from suppliers and dispensed to patients.
• Conduct and process urine and/or blood samples, read test results, complete intake assessments, and assist in monitoring patient outcomes.
• Complete all documentation associated with these procedures accurately and in compliance with clinic standards.
• Depending on clinic needs, may be required to transport medication to other locations or work on a CTC Mobile Unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN)
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field
• Training or experience treating patients in an outpatient treatment program, preferred
• Ability to operate, monitor, and maintain medical equipment safely and effectively
• Skilled in drawing blood and collecting other specimens for laboratory testing
• Proficient in EMR systems and related clinical software applications
• Competent in patient assessment, including evaluating medical histories, symptoms, and overall condition
• Able to monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure accurately and consistently
• Able to administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician in accordance with clinic protocols
• Able to observe and document patient responses, side effects, and treatment outcomes to ensure safe and effective care
• Able to accurately and timely document medication administration records (MARs), patient vitals, and incident reports in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care

Skills

• Ability to operate, monitor, and maintain medical equipment safely and effectively
• Skilled in drawing blood and collecting other specimens for laboratory testing
• Proficient in EMR systems and related clinical software applications
• Competent in patient assessment, including evaluating medical histories, symptoms, and overall condition
• Able to monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure accurately and consistently
• Able to administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician in accordance with clinic protocols
• Able to observe and document patient responses, side effects, and treatment outcomes to ensure safe and effective care
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care

Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry