Job Description
Job Description
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Seeking: RN or LPN Dispensing Nurse
Part Time Hours: Schedule will fluctuate week to week:
- Week 1: Monday - Thursday, 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Week 2: Wednesday - Saturday, 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Our Benefits - Semi-Annual Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
Our Team Waterville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Waterville, ME, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high-quality quality safe, and efficient medication dispensing to patients who are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job As a Dispensing Nurse The Dispensing Nurse is instrumental in our patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Dispensing Nurses provide high-quality, safe, and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician. The Dispensing Nurse is responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses, and progress.
⭐️Additional Benefits Of Joining Our Nursing Team⭐️- Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensing area
- No heavy lifting of patients/no bedside
- Stable shifts and schedule (mornings/days only)
- Early morning hours + early afternoon end time
- Be a part of helping others in a recovery environment
- Paid training
Your Responsibilities As a Dispensing Nurse - 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 promptly;
- Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received (from the supplier) and dispensed (to the patients);
- Charts medication administration in nurses' notes accurately and promptly;
- Documents nursing care provided, and maintains appropriate records related to the patient’s progress and activities accurately and promptly;
- 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.
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on the clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility Your Education, Skills And Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment
Ideal Experience - Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is preferred but not required.
- 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.
Licenses/Certifications - Current RN or LPN license in Maine
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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