LPN Dispensing Nurse

Acadia•Shelby, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Shelby Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides medication-assisted treatment for 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 requires thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of patients’ symptoms, responses, and progress. This is a full-time position with hours Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and rotating Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. The work is in a medication dispensary, with no bedside care or heavy patient lifting. Paid training is provided.

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, such as 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 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 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 accurately and in a timely manner.
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, with the remaining 10% devoted to other assigned activities.
Collect and process urine samples, read test results as ordered by Program Physicians, and complete associated forms.