Nurse LPN

About the role

Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. In your role as a dosing nurse, you’ll work under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations to conduct required testing, maintain the medication inventory, audit records, and assist medical providers in providing a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us.

Responsibilities

• Conduct required testing, maintain the medication inventory, audit records, and assist medical providers in providing a safe place for recovery
• Thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued
• Invest in your well-being through a benefits package including:
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development
• Work in an outpatient setting, similar to a doctor’s office
• Enjoy a consistent schedule
• Likely to have conversations with patients throughout the day
• Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
• Maintain accuracy in medication administration and client records
• Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as 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)
• Maintain accurate medication inventory records
• Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
• Administer CPR if necessary

Requirements

• Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
• CPR certification required
• 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
• Must have reliable transportation