NURSE LPN/RN- Part Time- Wasilla Job Opening

NURSE JOB 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes the following; other duties may be assigned)

• Administer 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

COMPETENCIES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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