Nurse - PRN

Part-time

Description

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for those with opioid use disorder. In your role as a PRN 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 part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for part-time employees that includes:

Paid sick

401K retirement plan with match

We’re looking for someone who:

Prefers a part-time schedule.

Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office.

Likes to chat—you won’t be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be having conversations with them throughout your shift

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

Must be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider.

Requirements

Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment

CPR Certification Required

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

Must have reliable transportation

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About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Our Commitment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.