Dispensing Nurse

BrightView LLC • Akron, OH

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About The Position

BrightView is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Behavioral Health team and support individuals on their mental health and recovery journeys. The Dispensing Nurse works in a dynamic healthcare environment, delivering medication-related nursing care, supporting treatment planning and progress monitoring, coordinating patient care, and maintaining accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. The role requires empathy, integrity, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with patients, colleagues, and a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of nursing experience; experience in a drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing, NDA, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification.
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License.
• Highly empathetic and compassionate when supporting patients’ recovery journeys.
• Able to work with a diverse population of colleagues and patients.
• Collaborative team player able to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Adaptable and agile in a dynamic work environment.
• Technologically capable and comfortable using multiple systems for communication and documentation, including EMR and MS Office Suite.
• High degree of integrity and adherence to work standards and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of nursing experience, preferably in a drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Prior experience with harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Administer and dispense medications and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
• Manage patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Perform initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.
• Conduct assessments and monitor vital signs to inform dose changes.
• Educate patients about treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedule appointments and document no-shows in the system.
• Attend required on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Sign and process physician orders, enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and input flags.
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile medication inventory accurately.
• Follow applicable regulatory and company compliance requirements, including HIPAA.
• Complete documentation using the designated EMR.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Immediately vested 401(k) program with employer match.
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year in a related field.
• Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment dedicated to professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree