LPN Dispensing Nurse - PRN

Shelbyville Comprehensive Treatment Center • Shelbyville, KY

105d

About The Position

The LPN Dispensing Nurse position at Shelbyville Comprehensive Treatment Center is a per diem role within an outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. The nurse will work varying days and hours on an as-needed basis, primarily during morning and early afternoon shifts. This role is crucial in providing compassionate and efficient medication dispensing to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. The position offers a lower stress environment, with no heavy lifting of patients and stable shifts focused on medication administration.

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/LVN license in the state of Kentucky.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including safe handling and administration of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience in medication dispensing, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions.
• Understanding of nursing best practices related to substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to controlled substances and patient care.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

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 and dispensed.
• 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.
• Responsible for urine collection and processing, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians.

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.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree