Nurse (LPN) (Medical)

TL;DR

Nurse (LPN) (Medical): Administering methadone and providing patient care within an opioid addiction treatment center with an accent on medication accountability and patient assessment. Focus on ensuring regulatory compliance, managing medication inventories, and coordinating patient dosing.

Location: Onsite in Des Moines, IA, USA

Salary: $30 - $33.00/hr

Company

The largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and a leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services.

What you will do

• Administer methadone as prescribed and observe patients post-administration.
• Evaluate and assess new and current patients for treatment appropriateness.
• Maintain medical supply inventories and receive medication shipments per DEA and company procedures.
• Collect urine specimens and record results.
• Collaborate with counselors and participate in weekly treatment team meetings.
• Ensure the treatment center meets all accreditation and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Licensed as LPN/LVN or RN in the state of employment
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Valid driver’s license
• Accurate data entry skills and basic computing knowledge.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and handle multiple tasks.

Nice to have

• Experience in chemical addiction treatment.
• Phlebotomist certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance with flexible schedules: early in/early out, no nights, and no Sundays.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401K plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs.
• Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses and incentives for certifications.