DISPENSING NURSE PT - Alamosa

Crossroads Turning Points•Alamosa, CO

About The Position

Crossroads Turning Points is seeking a part-time Dispensing Nurse for its Alamosa clinic. The role supports people facing substance use and mental health challenges by providing medication dispensing, nursing, and medical record-keeping services for the Methadone and other programs. The position is day shift only. Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required. The nurse measures and dispenses methadone and other medications according to physicians’ orders and applicable FDA, DEA, and ADAD regulations. The role also involves medication ordering, receipt, accountability, and record keeping; coordination with program supervisors and counselors to support patient treatment; documenting doses during scheduled clinic hours; reporting controlled-substance handling problems; maintaining a clean and safe work area; and observing patients for urinalysis. The position may require bending and lifting, with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The stated rate is $28.13 per hour. The part-time position offers a limited number of benefits. Applications are accepted through the employment tab at www.crossroadstp.org. The closing date is November 26, 2026, or until filled.

Requirements

LPN or RN license.
Some classes in a human service area, such as psychology.
Knowledge of applicable laws regarding medication dispensing, storage, and accountability.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to meet pre-employment drug screening and background-check requirements.
The work may require bending and lifting.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the substance use field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Measure and dispense methadone and other medications according to physicians’ orders and applicable regulations.
Order, receive, dispense, and maintain records for medications in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Coordinate with program supervisors and counselors to support patient treatment and ensure medication is dispensed according to physicians’ orders.
Dose patients and document all methadone doses during scheduled clinic hours.
Report inconsistencies and problems involving controlled-substance handling to the program supervisor.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and promptly report potential hazards to the supervisor.
Observe patients for urinalysis.
Provide nursing and medical record-keeping services for the Methadone and other programs.