Dispensing Nurse - Per Diem

Everest Recovery Centers LLC•Saco, ME

About The Position

Nurses, are you burnt out and in need of a change? A nursing position with Everest Recovery Centers may be for you. We are currently seeking a Per Diem Dispensing Nurse to split time between our Saco, ME and South Portland, ME facilities. Everest Recovery provides a rewarding opportunity with no heavy lifting and there is limited direct physical contact with patients in comparison to typical nursing positions. We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse to cover time off. Typical shifts are 5am-11:30am. This position will work at least 1 shift per month. Everest Recovery Centers (Everest Recovery) is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use treatment field. Our mission improve lives and strengthen communities, one connection at a time. We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our services, which include medication-assisted treatment; diagnostic assessment, relapse prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more.

Requirements

Licensed LPN or RN in the State of ME.
Everest Recovery conducts pre-employment background screening/investigation as well as drug screening

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Opioid Treatment field a plus

Responsibilities

Safe and accurate administration of medications as prescribed, including patient assessment
Compliance with Everest Recovery policy and procedures, state and federal regulations
Accurate documentation
Collection of urine specimens
PPD administration as required by regulation
Perform venipunctures as required by regulation (RN's only)
Provision of an ongoing health education class/groups for patients (RN's only)
Provision of accurate information regarding disease concept; TB, HIV, Hepatitis to patients as deemed necessary (RN's only)