Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic
Hudson, NH
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic (Days)

Location: Hudson, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a detail-oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. Responsibilities include maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory, and reporting patient treatment information. The ideal candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward Substance Use Disorder.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer daily medication to patients according to program policy and medical protocols
• Use automated dispensing systems, calibrate pumps, and maintain dispensing equipment
• Produce and maintain records and reports as required by protocol and regulations
• Ensure compliance with security standards for controlled substances distribution and storage
• Order, receive, and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations (if granted Power of Attorney)
• Provide daily assessment of patients
• Assist Nursing Supervisor with orientation of new nursing staff
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of medication administration experience
• Active New Hampshire or compact Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Skills checklist current within 1 year, pertinent to LPN specialty
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an opioid addiction treatment center

Additional Information

• Quick start candidates preferred
• Drug screening and background check required prior to start
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position