LPN Dispensing Nurse - PRN

Acadia Healthcare - Council Bluffs, IA

- Entry Level

Council Bluffs, IA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Council Bluffs Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is seeking a PRN LPN Dispensing Nurse to join our outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. This role involves working varying days and hours on an as-needed basis, primarily during early morning shifts. The LPN will play a crucial role in the treatment and recovery of patients dealing with opioid use disorder, providing safe and efficient medication dispensing under the supervision of the Medical Director or Physician. The position offers a lower stress environment, with no heavy lifting or bedside care required, allowing nurses to focus on patient recovery in a stable and supportive setting.

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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current LPN license in Iowa
• Prefer 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field
• Training or experience treating patients with MAT (medication assisted treatment) highly preferred
• There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

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