Nurse LPN
Schedule
Monday – Friday 7 PM – 3:30 AM, Saturday 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Pay
LPN: $34–$37 per hour (DOE); RN: $38–$40 per hour (DOE)
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. The dosing nurse works under the supervision of the Clinic Manager, conducts required testing, maintains medication inventory, audits records, and assists medical providers in providing a safe environment for individuals beginning their recovery journey.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
- 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)
- 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
- 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 the state of employment
- CPR certification required
- Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor‑vehicle clearance (satisfactory driving record for 39 months)
- 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
Benefits
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
- 401(k) retirement plan with match
- Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100 %
- Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellness
- Ongoing professional development
About Community Medical Services
CMS is a CARF‑accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication‑assisted treatment and one‑on‑one and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, it operates more than 70 clinics in 14 states, addressing the opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.