LPN Dispensing Nurse

Acadia Healthcare - Chattanooga, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Chattanooga, TN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) is seeking a full-time LPN Dispensing Nurse to join our team. This position offers a structured schedule from Monday to Friday, with working hours from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The LPN will play a crucial role in the treatment and recovery of patients dealing with Opioid Use Disorder, providing safe and efficient medication dispensing under the supervision of the Medical Director or Physician. The role involves thorough documentation of patient symptoms, responses, and progress, ensuring high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of the Medical Director and the 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 all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patients)
• Charts medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner
• Documents nursing care provided, and maintains appropriate records related to patient's progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP
• Dedicates a minimum of 90% of regularly scheduled work hours to activities directly related to the administration of medication; the remaining 10% will be dedicated to other activities as assigned
• Responsible for urine collection and processing, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current LPN license in the state of Tennessee
• Prefer 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field
• Training or experience treating patients with MAT (medication assisted treatment) highly preferred
• There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
• Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensary
• No heavy lifting of patients/no bedside
• Stable shifts and schedule (mornings/days only)
• Paid training