REGISTERED NURSE

Position Statement

The Registered Nurse plays a vital role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey through Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). In this role, you will educate clients about methadone and other MAT options while assessing their medical readiness and safely administering medication. Our Opioid Treatment Program provides evidence-based care using Methadone, Subutex, and Suboxone to treat opioid dependence in a compassionate, structured, and client-centered environment. This position is ideal for an RN who is passionate about working with individuals affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders and who values meaningful, purpose-driven work.

What You’ll Do

• Direct Nursing & Clinical Care

• Administer methadone and other MAT medications safely and accurately

• Assess client condition and determine eligibility for medication dosing

• Maintain precise documentation of medication dosages and changes

• Maintain strict medication accountability and safeguards

• Uphold client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

• Collaborate with physicians to support medical services, including physicals

• Administer PPD testing

• Respond to medical emergencies as needed

Client Education & Support

• Educate clients on methadone treatment and recovery expectations

• Orient clients to program procedures, including urine toxicology protocols

• Provide health education on wellness and related medical topics

Medical Documentation & Records

• Maintain timely, accurate nursing notes (at least quarterly or as clinically indicated)

• Document medications dispensed, telephone contacts, and client interactions

• Ensure physician orders and administrative detox or arrears orders are properly recorded

Collaboration & Program Support

• Serve as a medical resource to interdisciplinary staff

• Act as a liaison with external medical and community partners

• Assist with proper medical waste handling

• Work flexibly based on program needs and operating schedules

• Perform other duties as required to support program operations

Qualifications & Experience

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New Jersey

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in human services or a related field

• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills

• Ability to work effectively with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders

• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment

• Detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping skills

• Ability to train and support staff at multiple levels

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric conditions and medications

Tools & Technology

• Office equipment: telephone, copier, fax, computer

• Use required clinical and administrative software systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb stairs, and drive as needed

Safety & Health Knowledge

• Right-to-Know regulations

• HIPAA compliance

• Fire, safety, and security procedures

Equal Employment Opportunity

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.