About this role
Job title: LPN - Medication Nurse
About the Role The Medication Nurse is a licensed LPN/LVN or RN responsible for administering methadone to patients as prescribed by the Medical Director or Clinic Physician, ensuring medication accountability. They screen patients and maintain close contact with counselors regarding patient progress, performing duties within the scope of their license or certification.
What You'll Do
- Administer methadone as prescribed
- Evaluate and assess new and current patients for treatment appropriateness
- Observe and assess patients post-administration
- Follow all physician orders
- Assess patient appropriateness for dosing
- Collect urine specimens, file contract urines, and record results
- Maintain medical supply inventories; receive medication shipments per DEA and company procedures
- Coordinate and prepare courtesy and vacation dose packages
- Train new nurses
- Implement quality health standards
- Maintain accurate patient dosing records and medication inventory reconciliation
- Report and document medication discrepancies to the Nursing Supervisor and Program Director
- Plan and implement treatment center improvements
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and external training
- Communicate regularly with nursing team members
- Monitor physicals and lab work
- Stay updated on drug abuse trends and treatment information
- Participate in monthly in-service trainings
- Ensure treatment center meets accreditation standards
- Meet attendance standards and be ready for work as scheduled
- Report work-related injuries, illnesses, hazards, or security issues to the supervisor
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Achieve specific annual goals and objectives
- Comply with all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
What We're Looking For
- Licensed as LPN/LVN or RN in Minnesota
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Valid driver's license
- Preferred experience in chemical addiction
- Accurate data entry skills and basic computing knowledge
- Ability to work independently under pressure and handle multiple tasks
- Quick reaction capability
- Knowledge of dosing equipment, centrifuge, physical assessment tools, test strips, breathalyzers, and other medical equipment
- Basic knowledge and skill in using standard office equipment
Nice to Have
- Additional preferred experience in chemical addiction
- Phlebotomist certification (if required)
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $30.00 - $35.00/hr + Bonus Structure
- Hours: 5:30am - 2:00pm (Mon-Fri) & Rotating Saturdays
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance; tuition reimbursement; 401K match; paid time off; Employee Assistance Program; discounts on services and entertainment
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays