Nurse RN (PRN)

About the role

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for individuals with opioid use disorder. As a PRN Nurse you will work under the supervision of the Clinic Manager, conduct required testing, maintain medication inventory, audit records, and assist medical providers in creating a safe environment for patients 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.
• Collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by the provider.

Requirements

• Licensed LPN or RN in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor‑vehicle clearance (driving record for the past 39 months).
• Experience in the field of substance‑use disorders preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms.
• Demonstrated accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records.
• Reliable transportation.
• Proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccinations; current flu vaccination or willingness to receive one (medical or religious exemptions permitted).

Benefits

• Paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Schedule

Part‑time schedule preferred; work is performed in an outpatient, doctor‑office‑like setting with frequent patient interaction and conversation throughout the shift.