Program Nurse

Company: Colorado Treatment Services
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary:The Program Nurse is responsible for dispensing prescribed medication as a part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility for maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory, and reporting patient treatment information.An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward Substance Use Disorder.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Accurately dispensing prescribed medications
• Performing efficient and effective daily operations of the clinic pharmacy, including security and inventory accuracy of controlled substances
• Consulting patients regarding their medication regimen
• Assisting the medical director in all areas of patient care, including physicals, bloodwork, procuring lab specimens, and recording the results of tests
• Maintaining reports as required by state and federal regulationsJob Requirements:
• Current and good standing LPN/RN license in the State of application
• Current CPR certification required
• Experience in chemical dependency preferred; self-motivated, and must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatmentPhysical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May require prolonged periods of standing, moving, and bending
• Occasional lifting/carrying of paperwork, files, and medical supplies, up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional push/pull exerting up to 5-10 lbs. force, opening doors, and file drawers
• Occasional kneeling/crouching and/or ability to reach lower file drawers, stretching to store or retrieve materialsMental Requirements:Position requires constant mental alertness, attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy in completing all assignments. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and follow through on all assignments.
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