Acadia Hiring LPN Dispensing Nurse in Virginia Beach VA

Acadia Healthcare is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as a Dispensing Nurse at the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role focuses on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for patients recovering from opioid use disorder, according to a job posting on simplyhired.com.

The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited school and involves a schedule that runs Monday through Friday from 4:30 AM to 1 PM, with Saturday shifts from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM, simplyhired.com reports.

Clinical Responsibilities and Patient Care

The Dispensing Nurse operates within an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP) setting. According to simplyhired.com, the primary responsibility is the accurate and timely administration of medications as ordered by the Program Physician or Medical Director. The posting states that approximately 90% of work hours are dedicated to medication administration activities.

Beyond dispensing, the LPN is responsible for assessing patients, monitoring vital signs—including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature—and educating patients and their families. The role also includes collecting blood and urine samples and interpreting test results to monitor patient outcomes, simplyhired.com reports.

The nurse must maintain professional standards of care under the supervision of the Clinic Director, Medical Director, and Nursing Supervisor. Documentation of nursing care and patient progress must be recorded promptly in patient records, according to the job description.

Regulatory Compliance and Inventory Management

The Dispensing Nurse is tasked with ensuring the safekeeping and accurate inventory of all medication stock. Simplyhired.com notes that these records must comply with requirements set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and other regulatory agencies.

The role requires precise accounting of all medications received from suppliers and those dispensed to patients. Additionally, the nurse may be required to transport medications to other locations or work on a CTC Mobile Unit depending on the needs of the clinic, according to the posting.

Candidate Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing as an LPN or LVN. While not mandatory, Acadia Healthcare prefers candidates with one year of nursing experience in addiction recovery, outpatient treatment programs, or behavioral health, simplyhired.com reports.

Technical requirements for the role include proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and clinical software. Candidates must also be skilled in drawing blood and operating medical equipment safely, according to the job description.

Compensation and Employment Benefits

The position offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a competitive 401(k) plan, paid sick time, and vacation, according to simplyhired.com.

Additional incentives listed in the posting include a semi-annual bonus program and paid training. The company highlights the early morning schedule as a means of providing work-life balance and notes that the environment is lower stress than bedside nursing because it does not require heavy lifting of patients.

Certain eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through the HRSA, though this depends on the eligibility of the specific clinic site, simplyhired.com reports.