LPN Nursing Supervisor
About The Position
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) seeking an LPN Nurse Supervisor. This role involves ensuring compliance with all facility policies, Federal and State Laws and Regulations, supervising daily clinical operations, staff assignments, and schedules. The position also includes supervising and evaluating work activities of nursing, technical, and clerical staff, reviewing medical records for compliance, overseeing quality assurance, and participating in program development. Assistance with recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff is also part of the role. Depending on clinic needs, responsibilities may include administering medications, collecting specimens, and potentially transporting medication to other locations or working on a mobile unit. The role is full-time with Monday-Friday hours from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with some flexibility available, offering a good work/life balance.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Minimum of 2+ years related nursing practice
- Current LPN/LVN license in the state of Washington
- Current CPR certification where required by state regulation.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience preferred, unless otherwise required by State or Licensing requirements.
- Prefer experience in behavioral health/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 Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including the safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
- Experience in medication dispensing, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.
- Understanding of nursing best practices related to 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 (e.g., DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards) related to controlled substances and patient care.
- Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the Medication Room of the clinic is in full compliance with all facility or clinic policies, Federal and State Laws and Regulations at all times.
- Supervising daily clinical operations for staff, making staff assignments and creating schedules, updating schedules for providers and support staff when changes are made.
- Supervising and evaluating work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service or maintenance staff for the work group, and other clinic staff, as directed.
- Ensuring that medical records for patients are in compliance with facility or clinic policies, Federal and State Laws and Regulations at all times, will review medical records to ensure compliance.
- Overseeing quality assurance activities and compliance with operational standards, participates in program development, development or implementation of operating policy and procedure, and promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices, as requested.
- Assisting with the recruitment, hiring and training of new staff.
- Administering medications per physician/provider orders, accurately documenting medication administration, and ensuring accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Performing blood and other specimen collection and processing and reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians.
- Transporting medication to other locations and/or work on a CTC Mobile Unit.
- 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 great work/life balance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
- Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
