Part-time Medication Dispensing Nurse (various hours/schedules available)

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients for appropriateness of treatment.
• Assess patients’ needs for physical exams and report observations to physicians and/or counselors.
• Administer medication such as: Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone, Antabuse, and extended-release injectable naltrexone to patients.
• Transport narcotic medication in a manner consistent with DEA, State, and Federal rules and regulations, while abiding by ARTS policies and procedures to include but not limited to using a lock box.
• Delivery locations will include correctional facilities, rehabilitation centers, inpatient treatment facilities, or any location deemed appropriate by ARTS.
• Monitor each patient’s vital signs and health condition.
• Draw blood for analysis/labs, obtain test results and administer TB tests.
• Assess adverse reactions to medications, and issues relating to drug overdose, HIV, and/or HCV.
• Handle infectious materials, human blood, or other body fluids according to applicable policy and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director of MAT and Nurse Programs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of nursing, nursing assistance, dispensing medication, and/or experience related to position.
• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).