LPN Nurse Supervisor

Acadia • Portland, OR

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About The Position

East Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, is seeking an LPN Nurse Supervisor for its outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program in Portland, Oregon. The nursing team provides compassionate, high-quality, safe, and efficient medication dispensing to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

The LPN Nurse Supervisor directs patient care, facilitates workflows, serves as a resource for staff, and provides team leadership. The supervisor maintains professional nursing practice standards in accordance with clinic policies and procedures. The role offers a lower-stress medication dispensary environment without heavy patient lifting or bedside care, with a stable morning/day schedule and paid training.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as an LPN/LVN.
• At least 2 years of related nursing practice.
• Current LPN/LVN license in the state of Oregon.
• Current CPR certification where required by state regulation.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience, unless otherwise required by state or licensing requirements.
• Experience in a behavioral health or addiction recovery environment, inpatient or outpatient.
• Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with MAT, including safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience with medication dispensing, 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.
• 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 a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the clinic Medication Room complies with facility or clinic policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Supervise daily clinical operations, assign staff, create schedules, and update provider and support staff schedules when changes occur.
• Supervise and evaluate work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other clinic staff as directed.
• Ensure patient medical records comply with facility or clinic policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations; review records for compliance.
• Oversee quality assurance activities and compliance with operational standards.
• Participate in program development and the development or implementation of operating policies and procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices, as requested.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff.
• Administer medications when required by physician or provider orders, document administration accurately, and ensure accurate controlled-substance counts on required documents.
• Collect and process blood and other specimens and read test results when ordered by program physicians.
• Transport medication to other locations and/or work on a CTC Mobile Unit when required by the clinic service model.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Early morning hours offering a work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Lower-stress medication dispensary environment with no heavy patient lifting or bedside care.
• Stable morning/day shifts and schedule.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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