BHG Asheville Treatment Center
Medication Nurse (LPN)
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Mid-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
We’re looking for a compassionate and driven Medication Nurse who is dedicated to patient-centered care and recovery. With BHG, you’ll play a critical role in serving patients throughout their recovery journey by screening patients, administering methadone, and keeping a close eye on patient progress. If you want to make an impact on the lives of many, join us in our mission to break patients free of addiction and rebuild hope.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Patient Care & Dosing: Administer methadone as prescribed, ensuring safe dosing; evaluate and assess new and existing patients to help determine the most appropriate course of treatment; observe patients after medication administration and assess their response to treatment.
- Specimen Collection & Monitoring: Collect and document urine specimens and monitor lab work and physical assessments.
- Inventory & Documentation: Maintain medical supply inventory; ensure medications are received, stored, and handled in accordance with DEA regulations; prepare courtesy and vacation dose packages with accuracy; keep patient dosing records complete, organized, and up to date.
- Team Collaboration & Growth: Collaborate with counselors, nurses, and the broader care team; help onboard and mentor new nursing team members; earn phlebotomy certification when required and continue building clinical skills through ongoing learning.
- Compliance & Environment: Create a welcoming, respectful environment where every patient is treated with dignity and compassion; help ensure the treatment center meets all regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- Licensed as an LPN in the state of North Carolina.
- CPR and First Aid certified.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in chemical addiction.
- Knowledge of medication dispensing equipment, centrifuges, physical assessment tools, breathalyzers, and other standard clinical devices.
- Strong data entry, computer skills, and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, act independently and collaboratively, and utilize excellent critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Fast-paced clinical environment with periods of increased activity.
- Exposure to patients with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, infectious diseases, and criminal justice involvement.
- Prolonged standing, bending, and stooping (alternating between sitting and standing).
- Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (use of appropriate PPE when required).
- Frequent keyboarding and computer use.