• LVN Medication Dispensing Nurse

    Amergis (San Diego, CA)


    Salary: $1600 / Week

     

    $ 40 - 43 / hr

     

    Amergis is in need of an LVN to provide high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. LPNs provide a high volume of doses of medication to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician in a clinic setting. The LPN is responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses and progress.

     

    Experience with substance use disorder and individuals in recovery and psychiatric settings is a plus but not required.

     

    San Diego - multiple locations

     

    Locations: Kearney Mesa, Fashion Valley, El Cajon, Chula Vista

     

    Will float to all locations on a schedule set in advance based on need.

     

    Shift: AM (5a-1:45p)

     

    Schedule: M-F (Saturday rotation every few weeks)

     

    Assignment length: 13 weeks (option to extend)

     

    $40-43/hr DOE

    Qualifications

    + Must be able to communicate effectively and participate in both verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Ability to excel in a stressful, constantly changing environment is required.

    + Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license for the state in which the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices.

    + Prefer at least 1 year of experience in a psychiatric acute care hospital or related clinic as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) .

    + Current BLS card.

    + Current physical exam per state or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) contract requirements.

    + Successful completion of screening tests

    + Current TB test or chest x-ray.

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.