Copy 2 of OTP Medication Nurse

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and/or dispenses medication as prescribed while maintaining accurate dosing records and medication inventory reconciliation.
• Documents medication discrepancies and reports to the Program Director.
• Signs, processes, and follows all provider orders.
• Observes and assesses patients after induction dose, documenting results and notifying provider of adverse findings.
• Affords patients prior to onsite dosing, notifying provider with any concerns before administering medication.
• Collaborates with guests for dosing in and out to assure accurate dosages are provided.
• Administers and calibrates Methadone pump.
• Coordinates with outside agencies after obtaining appropriate Release of Information to assure adequate dosing until the patient can return to the treatment center.
• Processes code change requests.
• Performs medication counts in compliance with the diversion control policy and documents no-shows in the medical record.
• Performs PMP/CSMD checks as required and documents in the medical record.
• Receives and documents medication per DEA procedures.
• Collects lab specimens as needed, recording results and processing per lab protocols.
• Maintains monitoring of lab results and physicals.
• Provides first aid and emergency treatment as needed.
• Assists in maintaining medical supply inventory.
• Complies with regulatory and CARF standards.
• Prints daily reports.
• Assists in training new nurses.
• Participates in Treatment Team meetings, if necessary.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality standards for scheduled shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Comply with state and federal rules regulating Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), as well as best practices outlined by ASAM, SAMHSA, and CARF.
• Completes additional training (in-house or external) consisting of a minimum of eight clock hours annually

Job Requirements

• Licensed as LPN or RN in good standing in the state of Tennessee.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• PREFERRED experience in area of addiction medicine.
• LEARN and DEMONSTRATE proficiency of dosing and medical equipment.
• Possesses an understanding of all Cedar Recovery’s Policies and Procedures and applicable HIPPA compliant regulations.
• EXEMPLARY customer service and communication skills.
• MUST pass a criminal background check.