What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or Registered Nurse position at Pisgah Recovery Services?
Job Overview:
Pisgah Recovery Services is an Opioid Treatment Center located in Waynesville, NC. Our mission is to provide a intergrative approach to recovery and treatment, helping people live to their fullest potential.
LPN/RN Dosing Nurse
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Verify dose and administer medication accordingly
- Maintain daily medication counts and document according to guidelines
- Report any discrepancies with medication counts
- Build and maintain rapport with the people we serve
- Function as a liaison with other community and law enforcement agencies to ensure continuity of treatment
- Ensure patient confidentiality by HIPPA standards and verify complete release of information to ALL outside referrals and contacts (i.e. medical coordination, information from other facilities)
- Responsibility for all patient files, to be kept in compliance with DHHS regulations as well as the Policy and Procedures Manual. This includes protection of the file from any and all unauthorized access
Required Qualifications
- LPN / RN
- Driver’s license or state issued ID
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while administering medication
- Occasional lifting/carrying of paperwork, files, or office supplies, up to 20 lbs
- Occasional kneeling/crouching and/or ability to reach lower file drawer and/or medication safe
- Mental alertness, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Hours of operation
5:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Physical Setting:
- Outpatient
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person