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DISPENSARY NURSE (LPN)

Newly-opened Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Harlem

Overview of Organization: For more than 40 years Argus Community, Inc. has successfully brought together and developed outstanding people, resources, and programs in the pursuit of an ambitious mission: To provide ongoing and continuously improved methods of preventing and treating substance use and mental/physical health disorders, which restores the lives of the many underserved New York City-area families (men, women, and adolescents) who come through our doors each year.

Overview of Position: Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager (RN), Attending Physician and/or Physician Assistant (in the absence of the physician), the Dispensary Nurse is responsible for the safe and efficient dispensing of any medications the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) may utilize in the treatment of patients - this includes methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine) and naltrexone. The Dispensary Nurse will also conduct vital sign assessment, tuberculin implanting, and phlebotomy in the clinic setting. He/she will be required to collaborate with members of the behavioral health and medical team in the development and management of the OTP and will operate under the agency’s philosophy, standards of practice, and policies/procedures.

The nature of this position is fast-paced, and can involve stressful situations and conditions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

· Warmly greeting each patient entering dispensing area to confirm identity and proper medication using two patient identifiers.

· Performing nursing assessment during each dispensing episode to identify patient alertness and orientation.

· Administering daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy/procedure and medical protocols, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, using the automated dispensing system.

· Referring patients to attending physician for any physical concerns; changes in medication pick up schedules; dose confirmation and/or discontinuation; or tapering of methadone/buprenorphine doses.

· Maintaining daily reports for accountability of daily dispensing activities such as calibration, spillage, compliance, and swapping of inventory.

· Performing tasks such as taking vital signs, phlebotomy, immunizations, glucose finger tests, and various lab collection procedures according to CLIA guidelines, during nursing assessments and evaluations for intakes, patient visits, and annual examinations.

· Ensuring compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations.

· Ordering, receiving, and stocking medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations (if granted Power of Attorney).

· Maintaining 100% accurate documentation of all nursing activities.

· Maintaining security of dispensing area and inventory, and report any diversion to immediate supervisor.

· Mounting, preparing, cleaning, and disinfecting of methadone pumps.

· Maintaining the integrity of the vault that contains OTP clinic medications by ensuring correct and appropriate tally of medications.

· Providing Narcan kits and nicotine patches to patients as needed.

· Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Licensed and currently registered or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.

· EMR and computer proficiency required.

· A minimum of two (2) years’ experience required.

· Must possess excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.

· Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment.

· Commitment to patient satisfaction.

· Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Physical Requirements:

· The following physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Dispensary Nurse job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

· While performing the responsibilities of the Dispensary Nurse job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

· The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

· Argus Community is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Argus Community encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

· Argus Community undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manhattan, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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