LPN Dispensing Nurse PRN

Winston Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center•Winston-Salem, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Dispensing Nurse works in an outpatient Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Opioid Treatment Program at Winston-Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The nurse provides compassionate, high-quality, safe, and efficient medication dispensing to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician, the LPN administers ordered doses and accurately documents patients’ symptoms, responses, care, and progress. This is a per diem role with hours as needed, including Mondays and Tuesdays and some Saturdays. The posting describes the medication dispensary as a lower-stress environment without bedside care or heavy patient lifting, with morning/day shifts and early afternoon end times. Paid training is provided.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current LPN license in North Carolina or a compact license.
No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for the three years preceding employment.

Nice To Haves

Preferably one year of nursing experience in behavioral health, an outpatient treatment program, or the addiction recovery field.
Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as 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 for substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
Ability to accurately and promptly document medication administration records, patient vitals, and incident reports in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, including DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards, related to controlled substances and patient care.
Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to support 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 as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician, accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate accounting of medication received from suppliers and dispensed to patients.
Chart medication administration in nurses’ notes accurately and in a timely manner.
Document nursing care and maintain appropriate records related to patient progress and activities.
Safeguard medication stock and records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP.
Dedicate at least 90% of regularly scheduled work hours to activities directly related to medication administration, with the remaining 10% devoted to other assigned activities.
Collect and process urine samples, read test results as ordered by Program Physicians, and complete related forms.