LPN Dispensing Nurse

Acadia•Mooresville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Mooresville 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, high-quality, safe, and efficient medication dispensing under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician. The role also involves accurate reporting and documentation of patients’ symptoms, responses, and progress. This is a full-time position with early morning hours: Monday through Friday, 4:45 AM to 1:15 PM, and Saturdays, 4:45 AM to 7:00 AM. The role is based in an outpatient medication dispensary and does not involve bedside care or heavy patient lifting. Paid training is provided. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

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 before employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in behavioral health, an outpatient treatment program, or the addiction recovery field is preferred.
Nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is highly preferred but not required.
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.
Accurate and timely documentation of medication administration records (MARs), 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 physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Works under the supervision of the Medical Director and 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 medication received from suppliers and dispensed to patients.
Charts medication administration accurately and promptly in nurses’ notes.
Documents nursing care and maintains accurate, timely records related to patients’ progress and activities.
Safeguards medication stock and records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP.
Dedicates at least 90% of regularly scheduled work hours to medication administration activities; spends the remaining 10% on other assigned activities.
Collects and processes urine samples, reads test results as ordered by Program Physicians, and completes associated forms.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Competitive 401(k) plan.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid training.
Early morning hours offering a work/life balance.
Opportunity for growth.
Lower-stress environment in the medication dispensary.
No heavy lifting of patients and no bedside care.
Stable morning/day shifts and schedule.
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.