TEMPORARY - Dispensing Nurse (12 Week Assignment)
About the Role
Health Care Resource Centers is looking for a nurse to help with a 12-week temporary full-time assignment. The dispensing nurse shares responsibility for maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory, and reporting patient treatment information. An ideal candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward substance use disorder.
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
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications
- Current and good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New Hampshire
- 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
About Us
Health Care Resource Centers, 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.