Medication Nurse

Job overview

The Medication Nurse is an onsite, full-time position in Columbia, MO, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Compensation is not specified; the posting advertises a $4,000 sign-on bonus and lists a pay range of $26–$28 without specifying a pay period. Behavioral Health Group provides opioid addiction treatment services through accredited treatment centers. The nurse administers prescribed methadone and supports safe, accountable medication treatment. The role assesses patients, monitors them after dosing, maintains accurate records and inventory, and coordinates with counselors and the treatment team to support patient care and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

• Administer methadone as prescribed
• assess new and current patients for treatment appropriateness and dosing
• observe patients after administration
• follow physician orders
• collect and record urine specimens and results
• maintain medical supplies and medication inventory
• receive medication shipments under DEA and company procedures
• train new nurses
• maintain dosing records and report discrepancies
• participate in treatment-team meetings and training
• monitor physicals and lab work
• support accreditation and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medication nurse

methadone administration

opioid addiction treatment

lpn required

columbia mo

behavioral health group

monday-friday

5:00am-1:30pm

$4,000 sign-on bonus

medication records

patient assessment

no nights

no sundays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, holidays, health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) match
• training and advancement opportunities
• quarterly bonuses and certification or license incentives
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires an active LPN license in the state of employment, CPR and First Aid certification, and a valid driver's license. Chemical-addiction experience is preferred. The schedule is early weekday hours with no nights or Sundays stated.

About the employer

Behavioral Health Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.