MAT Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
PrimeCare Medical Inc. is hiring a part-time MAT Registered Nurse to work day shifts in the medical department at Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The position provides comprehensive nursing care, coordinates care for patients receiving medications for Substance Use Disorder, and ensures relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel. The nurse also maintains, updates, and secures electronic medical records. The role includes a two-week orientation period with on-the-job training and shadowing nursing staff. The available shift is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM every other weekend.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Clinical decision-making ability.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency.
- Ability to gain patients’ trust and build a working relationship.
- Ability to multitask and strong patient assessment skills.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care for the Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PCM policies and procedures.
- Ensure nursing practice complies with established nursing standards and scope-of-practice limitations.
- Function as the MAT Nurse and coordinate care for patients receiving medications for Substance Use Disorder.
- Assign and direct MAT nursing staff and oversee patient care.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
- Coordinate and implement daily MAT medication dosing in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.
- Act as a MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility, and outside agencies.
- Coordinate care for MAT patients and applicable candidates by obtaining records, coordinating care, and making appropriate referrals.
- Maintain accurate records of controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Conduct sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment for illnesses and injuries as defined by written protocol and approved by the PCM Medical Director.
- Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmate/patients, and participate in formulating the plan of care.
- Record, retrieve, and file medical information in inmate/patient medical records.
- Maintain, update, and secure electronic medical records.
- Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel.
Benefits
- Standard benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability options, generous PTO, and a 401k with match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
