Jail-Based MAT Program Registered Nurse (RN)

Key Responsibilities

• Administer MAT medications (including buprenorphine and naltrexone) in accordance with provider orders, facility protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct nursing assessments, medication monitoring, and ongoing evaluation of individuals enrolled in the MAT program.
• Monitor for withdrawal symptoms, side effects, adverse reactions, and overall treatment effectiveness.
• Provide patient education regarding MAT, medication adherence, substance use disorders, and recovery resources.
• Collaborate with medical providers, behavioral health staff, case managers, and custody staff to ensure coordinated and safe care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in the electronic health record.
• Absorb and coordinate with community-based MAT providers upon release.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including DEA and SAMHSA requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; correctional, behavioral health, or substance use disorder experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and addiction medicine preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure, fast-paced correctional environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.

Benefits

• 26 paid days off (PTO) per year to start! PTO increases over time up to 44 days per year!
• Purchase and sell back PTO at 100% value!
• Health insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-term disability
• Sell back PTO at 100% value!
• Supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance is provided at 3 times your annual salary!
• Long-term disability is provided!
• Company-sponsored 401(a), funded at 8.5% to start! Increase to 14.5% over time.