Part-Time Licensed Dosing Nurse

Essential Functions

• Supplies and administers medication pursuant to physician order and records dosage administered in the medical record.
• Counsels and supports patients, collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and provides care management.
• Maintains absolute accuracy in daily accounting of medication that is supplied or administered in inventory.
• Assumes responsibility for safeguarding medication inventory.
• Collects fees in the absence of a cashier position and performs daily cash reconciliation.
• Ensures the accuracy of incoming medication shipments and advises staff of any discrepancies.
• Disposes of medical waste through proper protocol.
• Observes patient's demeanor prior to dosing and seeks guidance from the Medical Director or Registered Nurse when an issue or concern is noted.
• Promptly communicates patient issues or concerns to the Medical Director or Registered Nurse for medical matters and to the Program Director for other matters.
• Contacts other centers to verify dosages as needed.
• Administers appropriate lab tests as required including patient vital signs, TB tests when required, and collects data for review by Medical Director or RN.
• Schedules and screens patients to be seen by the Medical Director.
• Aids the Medical Director in collecting data for the history and physical as required.
• Makes medical record entries as directed by the Medical Director or RN and consistent with clinic protocol.
• Receives medical orders; ensures that medical orders are documented and signed by the physician and ensures orders are understood by Program Director and other staff members as needed.
• Maintains absolute control, tracking, and confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork.
• Complies with federal and state privacy rules, including 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164 as well as applicable clinic policies and procedures.
• Acts always in the best interest of patients, the program, and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary rights of patients and the company.
• Interfaces with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center premises.

Essential Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state in which the clinic is located.
• Understanding of opiate addiction, medical terminology, and general nursing knowledge.
• Basic mathematics skills and computer literacy.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, great attention to detail, and accuracy in performing daily functions.
• Finger dexterity, talking, hearing, vision, physical strength, and reasoning ability.
• Ability to resolve practical problems, interpret instructions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Advanced mathematics ability needed to maneuver through daily medications functions and tasks.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general healthcare journals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
• Write reports and medical correspondence, effectively present information, and respond to questions from staff and outside agencies.