LPN Dispensing Nurse (Per Diem)

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Now Hiring: Dispensing Nurse - LPN or RN

 

Per Diem Hours: Varying days, 5:15 AM - 1:15 PM working on an as-needed basis.

 

Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team:

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

Our Team:

Brockton Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Brockton, 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.

 

Your Job as Dispensing Nurse:

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

 

Your Responsibilities as Dispensing Nurse:

 

• 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 Brockton 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. Brockton Comprehensive Treatment Center provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts as set forth below.Role Location: Massachusetts

Calculated Salary Range for the role: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour

Qualifications

Your Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Prefer 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field
• Training or experience treating patients with MAT (medication assisted treatment) highly preferred
• There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Current LPN/RN license in the state of Massachusetts

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

 

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