Dosing Nurse

Harbortown Treatment Center, a substance abuse treatment center, is seeking a  part-time LPN or RN to join our organization. The LPN or RN must be able to dispense medications in the mornings, starting at 6 AM. The RN must also be able to work some weekend mornings.

Responsibilities

• Nurse is responsible for the safe and the efficient dispensing and administering of Methadone to opioid dependent clients.
• Dispenses methadone dose to patients and observe ingesting of dose on-site.
• Monitors patient’s physical and mental status while dispensing.
• Monitors patient’s urine collection, to ensure proper specimen has been obtained.
• Prepare urine specimens for shipment to outside lab.
• Documentation of medical and clinical records and observations, records keeping regarding Methadone inventory and control.
• Works in close coordination with other treatment team members.
  
• Participates in Staff Trainings and Clinical Staffing as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director and MD’s
• Interested candidates should have a strong interest in working in substance abuse field, be a team player, be organized, and have a strong interpersonal communication skills and be dependable.

Education/Training

• Active LPN or RN license in the State of Michigan
• Up-to-date knowledge of addictions, HEP-C, HIV issues preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and software preferred.
  

Experience Preferred

• Performs various nursing procedures as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative problem solver who can suggest ways to enhance program.
• Ability to plan, organize, set objectives, time frames and independent judgement.
• Demonstrate experience in addiction and needs identification preferred.