You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a skilled Dispensing Nurse to administer critical medication such as Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone, Antabuse, and extended-release injectable naltrexone to patients. This role involves patient assessment, monitoring vital signs, handling lab work, and observing patients to ensure medication compliance. The Dispensing Nurse will play a vital role in supporting patients in their treatment journey and reporting observations to physicians and counselors.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer medication such as Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone, Antabuse, and extended-release injectable naltrexone to patients.
- Confirm patient identity by name, DOB, etc., and observe patients taking their medication.
- Assess patients for appropriateness of treatment.
- Assess patients’ needs for physical exams and report observations to physicians and/or counselors.
- Monitor each patient’s vital signs and health condition.
- Draw blood for analysis/labs, obtain test results, and administer TB tests.
- Assess adverse reactions to medications and issues relating to drug overdose, HIV, and/or HCV.
- Handle infectious materials, human blood, or other body fluids according to applicable policy and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director of MAT and Nurse Programs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
- Prior work experience with medication-assisted treatment (preferred).
- Prior work experience with patients in substance use disorder treatment (preferred).
- Possess and maintain in good standing a valid intravenous (IV) certification (preferred).
Experience
- 1+ years of nursing, nursing assistance, dispensing medication, and/or experience related to the position.
- Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience observing, monitoring, and intervening in drug/alcohol treatment (preferred).
- Experience working with patients who are involved with probation, human services, and/or other referral sources (preferred).
Skills
- Experience using an electronic patient health record system (preferred).
Education
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Intravenous (IV) certification (preferred).
Additional Requirements
- Schedule: Primarily 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
- Occasional Saturday shifts: 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM or 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
