Nurse - LPN or RN - Up to $2500 Sign on Bonus
Company: Community Medical Services
Location: Missoula
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to
administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to
opioids and other illicit substances. In your role as a dosing
nurse, you'll work under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and
the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations to conduct required
testing, maintain the medication inventory, audit records, and
assist medical providers in providing a safe place for anyone
looking to start their recovery journey with us.
As you join our mission to help those suffering from substance use
disorders reclaim their lives, expect to thrive in a comfortable,
welcoming, and fun environment where you are valued for the work
you do, championed by passionate leaders, and equipped with the
tools and ongoing training you need to achieve your goals. - -Along
the way, we'll invest in your well-being through a benefits package
that includes: -
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
- 401K retirement plan with match
- Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
- Employee assistance program to support your mental health and
wellness
- Ongoing professional development -We're looking for someone
who:
- Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a
doctor's office.
- Enjoys a consistent schedule.
- Likes to chat-you won't be physically moving patients in this
role, but you will be having conversations with them all day.To
thrive in this role, you must be able to:
- Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical
provider
- Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical
symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to
drug use and mental health concerns
- Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
- Process point-of-care urine drug screens per company
policy
- Prepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana)
- Monitor medication administration closely to prevent
diversion
- Report diversion to proper internal authorities -
- Maintain accurate client records in company's EHR system
- Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical
reactions per company policy
- Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing
clients
- Deliver medications to external facilities
- Order necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies
- Maintain accurate medication inventory records -
- Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body
regulations
- Administer CPR if necessary
- Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
- Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
- Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred,
but not required
- Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal
symptoms
- Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability
to maintain accurate client records#PLNURPandoLogic. Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Location: Missoula, MT - 59806
Keywords: Community Medical Services, Missoula , Nurse - LPN or RN - Up to $2500 Sign on Bonus, Healthcare , Missoula, Montana
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