What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispensary Nurse RN or LPN position at THS?
Since 1972, Therapeutic Health Services (THS) has provided evidence-based, culturally appropriate and compassionate behavioral health treatment, programs and services for children, youth, and families with substance use and mental health disorders. We are on the frontlines:
- Fighting the region’s opioid epidemic
- Providing behavioral health support for those experiencing homelessness
- Lowering barriers to behavioral health for youth and adults who have had challenges accessing quality care.
- Specialists in serving the needs of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities.
- A family of caring and compassionate providers dedicated to serving the most vulnerable in our community.
The Registered Nurse or LPN is a member of an interdisciplinary care team. This person is responsible for the safe and efficient dispensing of methadone medication to patients in compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements. The hours for this position is Monday- Friday, 5:00 am -1:30 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some weekend shifts are required. The pay range for this role is $34.00 - $42.00 per hour.
Requirements:• Accurately and efficiently dispenses daily doses of methadone medication, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain current inventory of medications and medical supplies in secure environment.
• Performs assessments and completes documentation in patient’s electronic record, reporting observations to supervisor.
• Alert treatment staff of any observed changes in patient’s status, including Medical Services Supervisor and Medical Director.
• Maintain daily accurate dispensing and medication records, ensures accuracy of records to avoid medication discrepancies and takes corrective action as required, in consultation with supervisor.
• Completes intakes on new patients and explains the proper use of dispensed medication, its effects, and important treatment guidelines.
• Complies with all THS policies and procedures and performs tasks within scope of practice.
• Coordinates care with internal and external providers to ensure continuity of care of patients.
• Performs TB tests on staff and patients, as needed.
• Performs King County or Snohomish County Jail dosing, as assigned.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, staff meetings, and treatment meetings, as assigned.
• Floats to other dispensary locations, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
- Experience in addiction medicine or behavioral health is preferred, not required.
We offers the following benefits to full and some part-time staff:
- Employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance packages.
- Employer paid life insurance
- 12 accrued vacation days for year one, up to 20 days in subsequent years
- 12 days sick leave accrual per year
- Mental Health Day
- 1 Personal Day
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 403(b) Retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training Allowance/License Reimbursement
- We are also a Second Chance Employer
Salary : $34 - $42
