LPN/RN Dispensing Nurse

Company: Comprehensive Treatment Centers
Location: Manchester
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewOutpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)Seeking: LPN or RN Dispensing NurseFull Time Hours: Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance:

• Saturday - Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PMOur Benefits
  • Semi-Annual Bonus Program
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Competitive 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industryOur TeamManchester Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Manchester, New Hampshire, 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 NurseThe 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 trainingYour 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 in a timely manner;
      • Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received (from the 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 the 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.QualificationsYour Education, Skills and Qualifications:
        • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
        • 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 employmentLicenses/Certifications
          • Current LPN/RN license in New HampshireWe 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.AHCTC

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