Medication Dispenser
Basic Function: Dispenses medication to clients.
Major Duties:
- Dispenses physician prescribed, non-Methadone and Methadone medications.
- Reports to the disciplinary team on medical/clinical clients in response to treatment protocols.
- Develops and conducts health maintenance and educational groups on issues such as hygiene, nutrition and substance use.
- Writes progress notes on clients' issues as indicated.
- Assesses medical/clinical needs of clients, writes progress notes, provides input to Directors, Medical Director, Counselors or Psychiatrists and participates in the treatment planning of the client.
- Conducts initial medical assessment on new admissions.
- Reviews and conducts internal audits of medical charts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Administers and monitors clients' vital signs.
- Provides emotional support to clients as appropriate.
- Fills in for other nurses who are on leave.
- Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
Schedule: Day/Flexible & ½ day Saturday
Rate: $40.00/hour - $40.00/hour
Location: New York, NY 10002
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Qualification - Educational and Professional Experience:
- LPN plus 1 year related experience. Understanding of substance use and/or Methadone treatment.
- Multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment.
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- Typical pay
- $65,520–$80,600
For context, most lpns earn between $65,520–$80,600 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.