Charge Nurse Methadone Program - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) (Fulltime)

Fulltime Nurse Supervisor (LPN)

Location: Frederick Institute | Frederick, MD
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Frederick Institute is seeking a compassionate, dependable LPN to join our opioid treatment program. You’ll help patients access medication treatment for opioid use disorder while working alongside our medical and clinical teams to provide respectful, consistent care.

About the Position

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate Nurse Supervisor to lead the nursing team at our outpatient opioid treatment program. Our clinic provides methadone and buprenorphine (Suboxone) treatment, counseling, and support for individuals with opioid use disorder.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining direct patient care, medication dispensing, staff supervision, and oversight of daily nursing operations. The ideal candidate is organized, communicates clearly, and promotes a respectful, supportive environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate daily assignments, scheduling, and coverage.
• Participate in medication dispensing and administration according to provider orders, clinic procedures, and nursing scope of practice.
• Oversee medication inventory, secure storage, reconciliation, and accurate controlled-substance records.
• Coordinate medication deliveries and help investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure timely, accurate nursing documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Train and orient new nursing staff and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Coordinate with medical providers, counselors, and administrative staff to support admissions, treatment follow-up, and continuity of care.
• Educate patients about medication safety, overdose prevention, and treatment expectations.
• Maintain infection-control practices, emergency supplies, and readiness to respond to medical emergencies.
• Support quality improvement, chart reviews, inspections, and accreditation activities.
• Address nursing workflow concerns and help maintain efficient, patient-centered clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license
• Experience working in an opioid treatment program or behavioral health setting strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory, charge nurse, or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in patient care.
• Attention to detail with medication handling, inventory, and documentation.
• Experience with Methasoft preferred, must be comfortable using electronic medical records.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• A robust benefits package.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful work supporting patients and families in our community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person