Dispensing Nurse-LVN/LPN or LPT

BAART ProgramsSacramento, CaliforniaOn-sitePart-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 4 days ago

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About this role

Part Time Dispensing Nurse - LPN/LVN     ​ BAART Program ​   is looking for a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors.   The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of   maintaining   dispensing equipment, managing medication   inventory   and reporting patient treatment information.

An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and   demonstrates   a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the   Substance Use Disorder .

Responsibilities:

- Administer daily medication to patients   in accordance with   program policy and medical protocols.

- Use automated dispensing system(s), calibrate   pump   and   maintain   dispensing equipment

- Produce and   maintain   appropriate records   and reports as required by Company protocol, Federal and State Regulations

- Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as   set forth in   the Code of Federal regulations

- Order, receive and stock medication   in accordance with   DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney)

- Provide daily assessment of patients

- Assist   Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff

- Other related duties as   determined   by supervisor

Qualifications:

- Current & good standing LPN/LVN license in the State of California. In CA only, a CA license as a Psychiatric Technician may be substituted for   nursing   license.

- Current CPR certification   required

- EMR & computer   proficiency   desired

- Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment.

- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $29.21 to $30.21 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education,   specialty   and training.

Qualified Part-Time Employees receive:

- 401K Retirement Plan

- Accrued Sick Time

- Candidate Referral Program

- Bereavement Leave

- Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

- BayMark University Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the value   on   the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

Here is what you can expect from us:

​ ​ BAART Program ​ ,  a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.  Our   ultimate goal   is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

​ ​ BAART Program ​  is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion,   gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.