Float Nurse - LVN/LPN/RN

Symetria Recovery•Houston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Symetria Recovery is an outpatient addiction treatment provider offering comprehensive substance use treatment, with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), in a welcoming outpatient setting. Its services include MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual therapy, intensive outpatient group therapy, nursing care, and aftercare. The Float Nurse provides nursing care across clinics in the Houston area, including Spring, College Station, Sugar Land, and Houston. The role involves dispensing medications, supporting treatment decisions in collaboration with nursing, medical, clinical, and program staff, and helping patients in recovery improve their health and well-being. The nurse monitors and documents patients’ health, administers medications and screening tests, maintains medication and supply inventories, and follows applicable company policies and state, federal, and DEA requirements. This is a full-time position. Regular shifts are 8-hour workdays, Monday through Thursday from either 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., depending on clinic needs; Fridays from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and every other Saturday morning from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Schedules may vary to meet coverage needs. The position requires the ability to travel among area clinics.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as an LVN, LPN, or RN.
Current, unrestricted LVN, LPN, or RN license valid in Texas.
Active driver's license in the state of the assigned clinic.
Experience dispensing, handling, ordering, and stocking medications.
Ability to follow and provide clear, detailed instructions.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain professional relationships with patients and staff.
Ability to stay organized and focused while working under pressure.
Physical ability to occasionally bend, reach, and stretch.
Attention to detail and ability to concentrate for extended periods.
Availability to support staffing needs during clinic operating hours, including assigned rotating Saturday mornings and travel among area clinics.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an LVN, LPN, or RN in substance use treatment, preferably MAT, or behavioral health.
Experience using KIPU or another EMR.
Knowledge of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Knowledge of the recovery process and related terminology.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, medical provider, clinical staff, and Program Director on treatment decisions.
Dispense medications and ensure patients receive appropriate medical care.
Interact with patients to provide support and promote their health and well-being.
Monitor patients’ vital signs and other physical health information, including information relevant to dose changes, and maintain accurate records of treatment results.
Collect blood samples and monitor and attend to patients’ physical needs.
Administer injectable medications at the prescribed dosage and time, educate patients about side-effect management, and obtain pharmacy pre-authorizations when needed.
Administer and read PPD, pregnancy, tuberculosis screening, and drug tests, and document results.
Maintain accurate medication and medical-supply inventory, arrange timely replacements, and reconcile Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex inventory at the end of dosing.
Follow Symetria policies, state regulations, federal guidelines, and DEA regulations.
Travel to clinics within the Houston area as needed.
Perform assigned duties according to the work schedule and coverage needs.