LPN

Job description

Nurse (LPN) $29.00 The Medication Nurse is responsible for administering methadone to patients as prescribed by the Medical Director or Clinic Physician, ensuring medication accountability. They assist in screening patients and maintain close contact with counselors regarding patient progress. Duties are performed within the scope of their license or certification. Responsibilities: - 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. - Achieve phlebotomist certification if required. - 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....