OTP Dosing Nurse & Clinic Nurse

About the Role

Join ReDiscover’s Treatment Option Program and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

ReDiscover has two Opioid Treatment Programs that offer medication-assisted treatment for individuals who have an opioid use disorder. We provide methadone and buprenorphine products in conjunction with counseling, groups, case management, mental health support, medication, and nursing services to help support our clients in their journey of recovery. Our goal is to prevent overdose, reduce withdrawal symptoms, normalize brain chemistry, relieve physiological cravings, and assist clients in achieving the life goals they have set.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessment/history on all clients entering treatment.
• Strategically use assessment information to make an appropriate clinical evaluation of client's current conditions in a timely manner, including making appropriate referrals, consulting with physicians, and/or educating the client as needed.
• Educate clients and families on symptoms, medications, and side effects.
• Provide a welcoming approach toward all clients, visitors, and guests from a trauma-informed perspective.
• Collect and maintain information about clients and document interactions within ReDiscover’s designated electronic medical record.
• Communicate and collaborate with an internal multi-disciplinary team to address various aspects of wellness and ensure positive communication regarding the coordination of client care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Active Missouri license as a Registered Nurse or LPN (or the ability to practice as an RN or LPN in the state of Missouri).
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience in direct service provision in a mental health setting preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area, and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs, as well as use of email.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:30pm, with rotating Sunday shifts once a month (7:30am to 11:00am).

Benefits

We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Registered Nurse or LPN through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.