LPN Dispensary Nurse

Camas Health Recovery Center • Airway Heights, WA

2d • $38 - $42

About The Position

Camas is seeking an LPN to join our team in a Dispensary Nurse role, supporting and advancing our person-centered approach to OUD (Opioid Use Disorder) treatment. We combine medication, counseling, and support services intended to maximize positive patient outcomes. We use proven, evidence-based treatment methodologies that are the most effective approach to treating OUD. Our goal is to help people get treatment, remain in treatment, avoid relapse, and build the skills necessary for long-term recovery.

Requirements

• Nurses must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing and have a current Washington State Nurses License.
• The nurse must be an LPN with a medications license.
• Obtain and maintain a Level 3 Kalispel Tribe of Indians Work Permit.
• Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Complies with and up-to-date with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in the behavioral sciences is desired, however previous experience with drug abuse treatment is not required.
• Work experience in the behavioral sciences field and in the area of chemical dependency treatment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Follows all clinic policies and procedures.
• Ensures security of medications, patient records and any other documentation required by the MSO, the FDA, DEA and/or state agencies.
• Ensures that the clinic protects the rights and confidentiality of all patients to provide each patient with the required medical and clinical care.
• Dispense appropriate medication doses, in accordance with the clinic procedures.
• Record all doses dispensed and account for all medication used during Dispensary shift.
• Organize and monitor the activities of the Dispensary Technician as requested by the Lead Dispensary Technician or Dispensary Manager.
• Participate in all meetings as requested or required and provide such data as needed by the team for inclusion of medical treatment plan.
• Monitor charts for dose discrepancies and take corrective action when needed.
• Monitor tuberculosis testing for all patients and assigned units, including making outside referrals when appropriate.
• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws and regulations and maintains compliance.
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company’s mission and Best Practice Patient Experience.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• vacation, sick, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• paid holidays
• a 401(k)-retirement plan
• eligibility for tribal‑discretion year‑end bonuses and COLA adjustments
• EAP
• 401(k) match and onsite financial planning assistance
• Voluntary benefits include Coverage for Spouse & Children, Life Insurance, AD&D, Pet Insurance and many other options
• $1 discount on gas, as well as food and shopping discounts at Kalispel-owned businesses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed