LPN Dispensing Nurse - Full Time

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) / House of Corrections

Now Hiring: LPN/RN Dispensing Nurse

$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

 

 

Our Team:

East Wareham Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in East Wareham, MA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers—the nation's leader in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. We provide a continuum of care that includes Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and mobile treatment units. Our approach to holistic addiction care extends beyond clinical treatment, incorporating recovery coaching, community outreach and partnerships to ensure patients receive comprehensive, patient-centered support.

 

Where Passion Meets Purpose. Join Our Team!

Our compassionate nursing team is dedicated to empowering individuals on their recovery journey, providing skilled medical care, administering safe and effective medications, and offering unwavering patient support. Through evidence-based treatment and a patient-centered approach, our nurses play a vital role in helping individuals reclaim their lives. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives and strengthening local communities, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in delivering dedicated care and meaningful recovery support.

 

Full Time Hours: Our early morning hours offer a great work/life balance! Shifts vary, as some days you would work at the House of Corrections (HOC). 

 

Clinic Hours: Rotating shifts Monday - Friday and every other weekend:

• Weekdays: 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM
• Saturday: 5:45 AM - 8:45 AM
• Sunday: 5:45 AM - 9:45 AM

HOC Hours:

• Weekdays: 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Saturday/Sunday: 4:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Our Benefits: 

• $3,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
• 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

Your Job as Dispensing Nurse:

The Dispensing Nurse is instrumental in our patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Dispensing Nurses provide high-quality, safe, and efficient dispensing of medication doses to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or a Physician. The Dispensing Nurse is responsible for thoroughly and accurately reporting and documenting the patient's symptoms, responses, and progress.

 

Additional Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team:

• Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensary
• No heavy lifting of patients/no bedside
• Stable shifts and schedule (mornings/days only)
• Early morning hours + early afternoon end time
• Be a part of helping others in a recovery environment
• Paid training 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Works under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Clinic Director;
• Maintains practical nursing professional standards of care;
• Prepares and administers medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner;
• Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patients);
• Charts medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner;
• Documents nursing care provided, and maintains appropriate records related to patient’s progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner;
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP;
• Dedicates a minimum of 90% of regularly scheduled work hours to activities directly related to the administration of medication; the remaining 10% will be dedicated to other activities as assigned;
• Responsible for urine collection and processing, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures.

 

Compensation for roles at East Wareham Comprehensive Treatment Center varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. East Wareham Comprehensive Treatment Center provides a reasonable hourly range of compen