LPN Dispensary Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

OTP Dispensary Nurse (LPN)

Camas Health Recovery Center

Base Pay Rate : $38-42 / hr, dependent on experience

At Camas Health Recovery Center (owned by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians), we treat our employees and team members like family. We know the service they provide to our Tribal Membership and the community is what makes this region a great place to work and live.

Camas is seeking an LPN to join our team in a Dispensary Nurse role, supporting and advancing our person-centered approach to OUD (Opioid Use Disorder) treatment. We combine medication, counseling, and support services intended to maximize positive patient outcomes. We use proven, evidence-based treatment methodologies that are the most effective approach to treating OUD. Our goal is to help people get treatment, remain in treatment, avoid relapse, and build the skills necessary for long-term recovery.

Schedule :

• We prioritize work / life balance - No Nights, No Call!
• Monday – Friday : 6 : 00 am – 4 : 00 pm; 8 or 10-hr shifts
• Saturday : rotating ½ day Saturdays (appx 2 per month)

Benefit Highlights : We invest in you! Generous employer contributions and perks, including :

Hiring Preference :

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order : 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment : Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation : All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Summary of Functions

The Dispensary Nurse position is responsible for the safe and efficient dispensing of doses of methadone to clients, consistent with the clinic procedures. The Dispensary Nurse will report directly to the Dispensary Manager.

The OTP Dispensary Nurse should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The Dispensary LPNs are responsible for preserving the integrity of the Camas Health Recovery Center properties by performing the following duties :

Education / Experience

Other Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job :

Additional

Travel Requirements   : Ability to travel as needed (minimal).

CONFLICT OF INTEREST :

All employees shall refrain from any private business or activity, which might cause their personal interest to conflict with or affect the impartial discharge of their duties to the Camas Health Recovery Center. Each employee must demonstrate personal integrity and is charged with the responsibility to serve and represent the Camas Health Recovery Center in a professional manner. Employees must be free and appear free of any activity, agreement, business investment, or interest in situations, which may interfere with that.