Registered Nurse - Opioid Treatment

Description

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Nurse?
Nurses for our outpatient programs collaborate with various outpatient treatment teams to provide integrated, evidence-based treatment to clients. Nurses work closely with clients to administer medications, to provide education about prescriptions and general health needs, and to develop a treatment plan that reflects the clients’ goals. When possible, nurses will also coordinate with clients’ families or social supports to help position clients for success. Our programs have adopted trauma-informed principles to client care, so the nursing process will similarly take a respectful, client-centered approach. This position is part of our outpatient medication-assisted treatment program for individuals who are opioid-dependent. Substance use treatment at Comprehensive is evidence-based and emphasizes harm reduction & continued progress toward each individual’s recovery goals. This position requires a Nurse who demonstrates an understanding of substance use disorders and their treatment, supports the evidence-based model of medication-assisted treatment, and understands the potential risks and requirement to follow exactly all protocols & testing to provide safe treatment. This is a per-diem position (intermittent and as-needed) with no set schedule and no guarantee of hours in a given week. As such, it is not eligible for most employment benefits. Available shifts may start as early as 5am on weekdays and 6am on Saturdays.

Nursing duties may include:

• administering medications (including injections) and monitoring clients’ symptoms & response to medication
• utilizing electronic dispensing software for medication administration
• counseling clients about medications and treatment
• completing nursing assessments and monitoring for symptoms of dyskinesia, sedation, or intoxication prior to administering any medication
• reviewing all new prescriptions for contraindications and coordinating care with other healthcare providers as needed to ensure safe treatment
• monitoring supply levels of methadone, suboxone, and dispensing supplies; completing daily inventory; and following protocol for receiving shipments
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• completing all clinical documentation in timely and client-centered manner

Qualifications:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing
• Registered Nurse license in Washington State

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Site eligibility for federal Nurse Corps student loan repayment programs
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance 
• Tuition reimbursement program to support employees seeking additional education

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.