Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations, the Nurse is responsible for administering medication to clients; assisting medical providers; conducting required testing; maintaining medication inventory and audit records; and provide support to the overall operations of the clinic. Above all, the Nurse is responsible for providing patient-centered care in a professional environment.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES 

-  Administers medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider

-  Follows all medical provider orders 

-  Monitors behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other
   symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concerns

-  Obtains vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples

-  Processes point of care urine drug screens per company policy

-  Prepares take-home medication (n/a in Montana)

-  Monitors medication administration closely to prevent diversion

-  Reports diversion to proper internal authorities 

-  Maintains accurate client records in company’s EHR system

-  Documents medication errors and responds to adverse medical reactions per company policy

-  Arranges temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients

-  Delivers medications to external facilities

-  Orders necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies

-  Orders necessary medications (n/a in Montana) 

-  Maintains accurate medication inventory records 

-  Adheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations

-  Administers CPR, if necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

-  Licensed LPN or RN in state(s) of employment

-  Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites

-  Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required

-  Basic to intermediate computer knowledge

-  Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms

-  Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records

-  Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills

-  Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed

-  Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

-  Culturally competent and sensitive to client and employee needs

-  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively between all organizational levels and with outside providers

-  Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training

-  Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures

Tools and Equipment Requirements

-  The ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier is required.

-  Frequent use of Microsoft office products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

-  The ability to use the internet and various web browser software is required.

Physical Working Conditions and Office Setting Description

-  Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.

-  Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

-  Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.

-  Frequent and prolonged typing and frequent and prolonged operation of computer, keyboard, and telephones
   required.

-  Requires occasional use of fax machines, telephones, copiers, and other office equipment.

-  Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
   occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

Other Conditions

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.