Licensed Dosing Nurse (LPN)

About This Role

This role involves working under the direction of a Medical Director or Registered Nurse, administering medication, maintaining accurate records, and providing direct patient care for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

Responsibilities

• Supply and administer medication per physician order and record dosage in the medical record
• Conduct an actual sight and count inventory of the medication supply daily
• Maintain absolute accuracy in daily accounting of medication supplied or administered in inventory
• Collect fees and perform daily cash reconciliation in the absence of a cashier position
• Ensure disposal of medical waste through proper protocol
• Observe the patient's demeanor prior to dosing
• Contact other centers to verify dosages as needed
• Administer appropriate lab tests as required, including patient vital signs and TB tests
• Collect data for review by the Medical Director or RN
• Schedule and screen patients to be seen by the Medical Director
• Assist the Medical Director in collecting data for the history and physical as required
• Maintain absolute control, tracking, and confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork
• Actively participate in CARF preparation and state audit process
• Interface with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities

Requirements

• Active LPN license in the state of South Carolina or multi-state
• Hold a Pharm Tech license or willing to obtain it before hiring
• Understanding of opiate addiction, medical terminology, general nursing knowledge, and techniques
• Basic mathematics skills
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Basic typing skills
• Minimum of 1-year direct patient contact

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year direct patient contact; prior clinical environment experience is helpful.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in the clinical environment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits