Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN​/Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Clinic; Portland

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse

Health Care Resource Center 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.

Essential Duties & 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

Please ensure your traveler is aware that this is an OTP Clinic. Bay Mark will run their own Background Check and 10-panel Drug Screen; agency is not required to do so. Upon acceptance of offer, Bay Mark will reach out for most of compliance. Compliance is very minimal.

Submission Requirements:

• 1+ Years of Medication Administration
  - Required
• Opioid Addiction Center Experience
  - Highly Preferred
• COWS Experience
  - Required
• Medication Accounting Experience
  - Required
• BLS
  - Required
• Skills Checklist
  - Required
• Two Supervisory Reference Forms
  - Required

Certification Requirements:

• BLS
• State License Requirements:
  Maine Compact Allowed
• Additional License Requirements:
  Must be active!

About the Facility:

Health Care Resource Center, 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.