Medication Nurse

BHG Careers • Elizabethtown, KY

4d

About The Position

BHG is seeking a compassionate, driven Medication Nurse (LPN) dedicated to patient-centered care and recovery. The role supports patients throughout their recovery journey by screening and assessing patients, administering methadone, and monitoring their progress. The nurse also helps maintain safe medication handling, accurate patient records, and a welcoming, respectful treatment environment while supporting regulatory and accreditation standards. The position collaborates with counselors, nurses, and the broader care team and may include onboarding and mentoring new nursing team members.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with rotating Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The work takes place in a fast-paced clinical environment and may involve exposure to patients with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, infectious diseases, and criminal justice involvement, as well as potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

• Licensed as an LPN in the state of Tennessee.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, bending, stooping, alternating between sitting and standing, and frequent keyboarding and computer use.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in chemical addiction.
• Knowledge of medication dispensing equipment, centrifuges, physical assessment tools, breathalyzers, and other standard clinical devices.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to act independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Administer methadone as prescribed and ensure safe dosing.
• Evaluate and assess new and existing patients to help determine appropriate treatment.
• Observe patients after medication administration and assess their responses to treatment.
• Collect and document urine specimens, and monitor laboratory work and physicals.
• Create a welcoming and respectful environment in which patients are treated with dignity and compassion.
• Help ensure the treatment center meets regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and ensure medications are received, stored, and handled in accordance with DEA regulations.
• Prepare accurate courtesy and vacation dose packages.
• Maintain complete, organized, and up-to-date patient dosing records.
• Help onboard and mentor new nursing team members.
• Earn phlebotomy certification when required and continue developing clinical skills through ongoing learning.
• Collaborate with counselors, nurses, and the broader care team.

Benefits

• Flexible and predictable schedules with early start and early finish hours; no nights or Sundays.
• Generous paid time off and holidays off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Competitive discretionary 401(k) match.
• Competitive compensation.
• Quarterly bonus potential.
• Incentives for certifications or licenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Self-care and wellness services.
• Exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options.
• Role-based training programs and developmental opportunities.
• Clinical supervision hours.
• Certification support.
• Career advancement pathways through a leveling program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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