Nurse LPN
Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. In this role, you’ll work under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations to provide a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey.
Schedule
Monday–Friday 5:45 AM–3:45 PM, every other Saturday 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Pay
$38–$42 per hour
Benefits
- 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 company match
- Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
- Employee assistance program for mental health and wellness
- Ongoing professional development
Responsibilities
- Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
- Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, 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 (not applicable in Montana)
- Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion and report any 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
- 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
About Community Medical Services
Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment, one-on-one counseling, and group counseling to individuals seeking help with opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to addressing the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.