MAT Registered Nurse

NaphCare•Sarasota, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Registered Nurse (RN) to provide healthcare to individuals incarcerated in the Sarasota County Jail in Sarasota, Florida. The RN works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals in a controlled environment where security is a priority. The role involves patient assessments, medication administration, care coordination, and responding to emergencies, while supporting a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. The MAT Registered Nurse supports NaphCare’s mission to provide quality care that protects patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The nurse assesses eligibility for MAT, administers and monitors prescribed medications, educates patients, supports all phases of treatment, collaborates on individualized care plans, and documents patient care in the EHR. The role also requires adherence to correctional facility security protocols and healthcare policies.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Florida.
Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is preferred.
Five years of experience as an RN, including at least one year in substance abuse.
Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible schedule and availability to work overtime when needed.
Integrity, professionalism, and ability to follow a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR; and maintain balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine MAT eligibility, including medical and substance use histories, mental health evaluation, and physical examination.
Administer prescribed MAT medications, ensure proper dosing, and monitor for adverse effects and drug interactions.
Educate patients about MAT medications, potential side effects, medication adherence, misconceptions, and stigma.
Monitor patients during induction and stabilization and throughout treatment, ensuring adherence to the program.
Collaborate with physicians, counselors, nurses, and other MAT team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Communicate changes in patient status to providers, behavioral health specialists, and other support staff.
Document patient assessments, interventions, progress, treatment plans, and other relevant information in medical records and the EHR.
Provide nursing visits, urine toxicology screens, laboratory work, medication education, pill counts, observed dosing, and medication refills.
Educate patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention.
Follow correctional facility security protocols and work with correctional officers and healthcare professionals to support patient safety and well-being.