Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Seeking: LPN Dispensing Nurse
Per Diem Hours: Varying days and hours, working on an as-needed basis:
Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team:
Our Team:
Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Bellingham, WA, 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 safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job as Dispensing Nurse:
The LPN is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. LPNs provide high quality, safe and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician. The LPN is responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses and progress.
Your Responsibilities as Dispensing Nurse:
Compensation for roles at Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington as set forth below.
Role Location: Washington
Calculated Salary Range for role: $33.00- $34.65 per hour.
Your Education, Skills and Qualifications:
Ideal Experience:
Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is highly 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:
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