Morehead City Treatment Center

Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Morehead City, North CarolinaFull-time
$22 - $27 hourly
About the Job
Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time)

Position Overview:
  • Morehead City Treatment Center is an outpatient medicated assisted treatment program offering substance abuse treatment to individuals with a substance use disorder of opiates.
  • The Treatment Centers provide a caring and therapeutic environment.
  • Certified substance abuse counselors, licensed nurses, and a physician are on staff to deliver the best of care.
  • The mission of our treatment programs is to provide opportunities for patients to explore change and strengthen themselves so they can lead healthy and productive lives.

We are searching for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to the mission.

Qualification Requirements:
  • A registered Nursing License or Licensed Practical Nursing License is required from an accredited school.
  • Valid NC nursing license.
  • Ability to work independently as well as with the treatment team.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of professional ethics and confidentiality as outlined by Federal Law.
  • CPR/First Aid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Administer medications based on medical orders.
  • Maintain management of medication inventory.
  • Assist Medical Director in crisis interventions.
  • Monitors the demeanor of the patients in the phase of induction of the medication and during all medication administration.
  • Identifies and reports any critical incidents to the Medical Director.
  • Observe urine drug screens, as needed.
  • Follow state and federal guidelines governing Opioid Treatment Programs.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Full Time.
  • Physical Setting: Outpatient.
  • Standard Shift: Day shift.
  • Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 5:30 am-12:30 pm
  • The schedule can be flexible and discussed during the interview.

License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred).
  • RN (Required).
  • LPN (Required).