LPN Dispensing Nurse - PRN

Acadia Healthcare • Laurinburg, NC

133d

About The Position

The LPN Dispensing Nurse position at Laurinburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is a PRN role that involves working in a lower stress environment focused on medication dispensing for patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. The hours vary based on need, primarily Monday to Friday from 4:45 AM to 1:30 PM, with rotating Saturday shifts from 4:45 AM to 7:30 AM. This role is crucial in providing high-quality, safe, and efficient medication dispensing under the supervision of the Medical Director or Physician.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Prefer 1 year of nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field.
• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.
• Current LPN license in the state of North Carolina, or compact license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including the safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience in medication dispensing, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.
• Understanding of nursing best practices related to substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree