LPN Dispensing Nurse - Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program

About the role

Woodstock Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's medication-assisted treatment centers, is seeking an LPN/LVN Dispensing Nurse for its outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP). The nurse works under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director and Clinic Director, providing compassionate care in a medication dispensary with stable morning and day shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medication accurately and in a timely manner, and document medication administration and nursing care in patient records.
• Keep accurate inventory of medication stock and records in line with DEA, FDA and other regulatory requirements, and account for all medication received and dispensed.
• Dedicate about 90% of work hours to medication administration; the rest may be assigned other duties.
• Process urine and/or blood samples, read test results, complete intake assessments and help monitor patient outcomes.
• Transport medication to other locations or work on a mobile unit when needed, and perform other assigned duties.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (LPN/LVN); 1 year of experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment or addiction recovery is preferred.
• Eligible under DEA regulations to handle controlled substances and hold a current Georgia LPN/LVN license.
• Preferred: experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, and familiarity with methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.

Required skills

• Proficiency in EMR systems and clinical software.
• Ability to draw blood, assess patients, monitor and record vital signs, and administer medications per protocol.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Current CPR certification where required by state regulation.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, a competitive 401(k) plan, paid vacation and sick time.
• Morning shifts (Monday-Friday 4:15 AM-12:15 PM, alternating Saturdays 5:30 AM-9:30 AM) with a low-stress dispensary environment and no patient lifting.
• Paid training and possible student loan forgiveness through HRSA depending on site eligibility.