LPN or RN

Overview:

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for those with opioid use disorder. Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, Director of Nursing, and Clinic Manager, the Nurse is responsible for administering medication to clients; assisting medical providers; conducting required testing; maintaining medication inventory and audit records; and provide support to the overall operations of the clinic. Above all, the Nurse is responsible for providing patient-centered care in a professional environment.

As you join our mission to help those suffering from substance use disorders reclaim their lives, expect to thrive in a comfortable, welcoming, and fun environment where you are valued for the work you do, championed by passionate leaders, and equipped with the tools and ongoing training you need to achieve your goals.

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes:

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
401K retirement plan with match
Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development
Responsibilities:

We’re looking for someone who:

Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office.
Has experience with diagnostic testing and specimen collection.
Likes to chat—you won’t be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be having conversations with them all day.

To thrive in this role, you must be able to:

Administers medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
Follows all medical provider orders
Monitors behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concerns
Obtains vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
Processes point of care urine drug screens per company policy
Prepares take-home medication (n/a in Montana)
Monitors medication administration closely to prevent diversion
Reports diversion to proper internal authorities
Maintains accurate client records in company’s EHR system
Documents medication errors and responds to adverse medical reactions per company policy
Arranges temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients
Delivers medications to external facilities
Orders necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies
Orders necessary medications (n/a in Montana)
Maintains accurate medication inventory records
Adheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
Administers CPR, if necessary
Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training
Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures
Must be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider.
Qualifications:
Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
CPR Certification Required
Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required
Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms
Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records

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