Nurse LPN or RN- Part-Time

Overview

Description 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 providing support to the overall operations of the clinic.

Above all, the Nurse is responsible for providing patient-centered care in a professional environment. CMS is dedicated to helping individuals recover from substance use disorders in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment.

Wednesday and Thursday 5:15am-1:15pm, every Saturday 8:00am-10:00am

• May pick up additional shifts due to PTO*
• Required to travel to the prison as necessary due to staffing needs. Mileage will be reimbursed from the clinic to the prison, not from home to clinic*

• Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
• Follow all medical provider orders
• Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, dosage-related symptoms, and other symptoms related to drug use and mental health concerns
• Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
• Process point of care urine drug screens per company policy
• Prepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana)
• Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion
• Report diversion to proper internal authorities
• Maintain accurate client records in the company’s EHR system
• Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions per company policy
• Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients
• Deliver medications to external facilities
• Order necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies
• Order necessary medications (n/a in Montana)
• Maintain accurate medication inventory records
• Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
• Administer CPR, if necessary
• Participate in continuing education and/or other job-related training
• Adhere to and enforce company policies and procedures
• Must be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider

• 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

• 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 mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling for opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges of the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Note:

This job description may not cover every duty, responsibility, or activity required of the employee and may change at any time with or without notice.