LPN Dispensing Nurse

Pinehurst Comprehensive Treatment Center • Pinehurst, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinehurst Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides medication-assisted treatment to people seeking recovery from opioid use disorder. The LPN Dispensing Nurse provides compassionate, safe, and efficient medication dispensing under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician and documents patients’ symptoms, responses, care, and progress.

This is a full-time role with early morning and daytime hours. The work takes place in a medication dispensary in an outpatient opioid treatment program. The posting describes a lower-stress environment with no bedside care or heavy patient lifting, stable morning/day shifts, paid training, and opportunities for growth. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Hold a current LPN license in North Carolina or a compact license.
• Have no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for the three years before employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of nursing experience in behavioral health, an outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery is preferred.
• Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience dispensing medication, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.
• Understanding of nursing best practices in substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
• Ability to document medication administration records (MARs), patient vitals, and incident reports accurately and promptly in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to controlled substances and patient care, including DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Medical Director and Clinic Director.
• Maintain practical nursing professional standards of care.
• Prepare and administer medication accurately and promptly as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician.
• Maintain accurate accounting of medication received from suppliers and dispensed to patients.
• Chart medication administration accurately and promptly in nurses’ notes.
• Document nursing care and maintain appropriate records of patient progress and activities accurately and promptly.
• Safeguard medication stock and records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP.
• Dedicate at least 90% of regularly scheduled work hours to medication-administration activities; use the remaining 10% for other assigned activities.
• Collect and process urine samples, read test results as ordered by Program Physicians, and complete related forms.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid training
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility
• Opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed