What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Dispensing Nurse position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking an LPN Dispensing Nurse to join our Riverview Recovery Wellness Program in Philadelphia, Pa.
This posting is Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:00a - 3:30p.
Earn $31.98/hr.!
Join the groundbreaking Wellness Village program, an exciting new initiative from Merakey in partnership with the City of Philadelphia! This innovative program, the largest of its kind, will begin with 132 recovery beds providing safe housing and life-changing treatment opportunities. Be part of a team making a real difference while enjoying benefits like gated parking with security and ample opportunities for career growth. Help shape the future of recovery services in this transformative and rewarding role!
Position Details:
The LPN will administer medication and therapeutic treatments per the physician's orders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
- Administer/dispense methadone per State and Federal Guidelines
- Ensure adequate recording of the administration/dispensing transaction
- Ensure that the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is being followed
- Assess client response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions
- Maintain all medical records including but not limited to individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, Doctor’s orders, etc., as required
- Monitor tuberculosis, HIV, and Hep C testing for all patients, assisting with outside referrals when necessary
- Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, PMAB, Emergency Medications)
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program
- Current license as an LPN or RN in the Commonwealth of PA
- 1 year of nursing experience is required
- Experience with drawing labs, performing EKGs, wound care, and triage is required.
- Experience with chemically dependent populations preferred
- Minimum one (1) year experience with dispensing narcotic medication, preferably in substance abuse treatment including treatment of opioid dependence
- Current CPR certification
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