Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Opioid Treatment Clinic
Somersworth, New Hampshire
Health Care Resource Centers

Job Opportunity: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

Job Description

• Dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors.
• Maintain dispensing equipment and manage medication inventory.
• Report patient treatment information.
• Work cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff.
• Demonstrate a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward Substance Use Disorder.
• Administer daily medication to patients following program policy and medical protocols.
• Use automated dispensing systems, calibrate pumps, and maintain dispensing equipment.
• Produce and maintain records and reports as required by company protocol and federal/state 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 patient assessments.
• Assist Nursing Supervisor with orienting new nursing staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Note: This position is in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Clinic.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1+ year of medication administration experience (required).
• Experience in an Opioid Addiction Center is highly preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS Certification (required).
• Active New Hampshire or compact LPN/LVN license at time of submission.
• Skills checklist current to within 1 year, pertinent to the LPN specialty.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years.

Additional Information

• Background check and 10-panel drug screen will be conducted by the agency.
• Compliance requirements are minimal.

Specialty

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

State License

• New Hampshire (Compact license allowed)

Summary

This role is ideal for an LPN/LVN with at least 1 year of medication administration experience, preferably with exposure to opioid addiction treatment. The position requires strong attention to detail, empathy, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient methadone treatment setting.