LPN Dispensary Nurse

OTP Dispensary Nurse (LPN) Camas Health Recovery Center Base Pay Rate: $38-42/hr, dependent on experience.

Compensation

package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); vacation, sick, jury duty, and bereavement leave; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and eligibility for tribal‑discretion year‑end bonuses and COLA adjustments. 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) 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.

Responsibilities

: The Dispensary LPNs are responsible for preserving the integrity of the Camas Health Recovery Center properties by performing the following duties: Follows all clinic policies and procedures. Ensures security of medications, patient records and any other documentation required by the MSO, the FDA, DEA and/or state agencies. Ensures that the clinic protects the rights and confidentiality of all patients to provide each patient with the required medical and clinical care.

Dispense appropriate medication doses, in accordance with the clinic procedures. Record all doses dispensed and account for all medication used during Dispensary shift. Organize and monitor the activities of the Dispensary Technician as requested by the Lead Dispensary Technician or Dispensary Manager.

Participate in all meetings as requested or required and provide such data as needed by the team for inclusion of medical treatment plan. Monitor charts for dose discrepancies and take corrective action when needed.