Summary
Prepares and dispenses Methadone for the purpose of the treatment of opiates addiction and to provide nursing services to the methadone unit. Work is performed in accordance with legal, regulatory and professional standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience LPN or RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required. Registered nurse preferably with substance abuse experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of BTI and AMS Database software; and Internet software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)