Mobile Unit Dispensary Nurse

Location: Arlington,Washington,United States

All positions with the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians are Indian Preference in Hiring, in accordance with the Tribe’s hiring policies.

Position Title:

Mobile Unit Dispensary Nurse

Department:

ICCS

Status:

Non-Exempt

Grade:

$ 49.73 hr.

Reports to:

Nursing Supervisor

Position Summary

 Responsible for the safe and efficient dispensing of methadone medication to patients in compliance with WAC, FDA, DEA, and Pharmacy regulations and clinic policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Accurately and efficiently dispenses daily doses of methadone/methadose, medications

·         Maintains current inventory of medication and medical supplies in secure environment

·         Assessment of patients’ physical condition; reporting observations to supervisor either verbally or in writing

·         Alerts treatment staff of any observed changes in patients’ status

·         Maintains accurate dispensing records

·         Daily review of medical order book and recording of changes

·         Maintains current statistical records

·         Accounts for all medication used during dispensary shift

·         Ensures accuracy of records to avoid medication discrepancies and takes corrective action as needed

·         Explains the proper use of dispensed medication and its effects to clients

·         Performs TB tests on staff and clients as needed

·         Nurse will perform labs as needed

·         Inventories and orders supplies as needed

·         Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Critical thinking skills

·         Attention to detail

·         Effective communication

·         Must be alert and observant at all times

·         Demonstrate sound judgement and decision making abilities

·         Medication administration skills

·         Ability to build rapport with co-workers and physician

·         Ability to remain calm and professional at all times

·         Ability to accurately assess situations that arise

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this on the medical mobile unit conditions.  The Medical Mobile Unit is a small, enclosed area the unit does provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

·         Frequently involves sedentary work.

·         May assist in the setup/closure of the Medical Mobile Unit team on a daily bases

·         Occasionally involves light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10