MAT Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking a dedicated and hard-working MAT Registered Nurse to work part-time on the day shift in the medical department at Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The available shift is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, every other weekend. The RN provides nursing care for the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program, coordinates care for patients receiving medications for Substance Use Disorder, and helps ensure that relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel. The role includes maintaining, updating, and securing electronic medical records, as well as coordinating daily MAT medication dosing and overseeing patient care delivered by MAT nursing staff. The position includes a two-week orientation period with on-the-job training and shadowing alongside nursing staff.
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 in a fast-paced position.
- Good patient assessment skills.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care for the Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PrimeCare Medical policies and procedures, 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 the patient care being distributed.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
- Coordinate and implement daily dosing of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PrimeCare Medical dosing policy.
- Act as a MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PrimeCare Medical, 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 PrimeCare Medical Medical Director.
- Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions, and progress of inmate/patients, and participate in formulating their plans of care.
- Record, retrieve, and file medical information in inmate/patient medical records.
- Maintain, update, and secure electronic medical records.
Benefits
- Standard benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability options, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) with match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
