Medication Assisted Treatment Nurse Coordinat
About The Position
The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse Coordinator is responsible for medication-assisted treatment, overdose prevention, tobacco cessation, and HIV/AIDS and hepatitis education and care coordination for patients at Charles River Recovery receiving ATS and CSS levels of care. The coordinator provides patient education, coordinates medication ordering and delivery, tracks patients from the start through completion of care, and collaborates with the treatment team on timely referrals for continued care after discharge. The role also includes performing phlebotomy for ordered in-house blood tests, maintaining supplies and comprehensive documentation, providing staff education and training, and assisting with nursing unit coverage when needed. The position must meet BSAS requirements for the designated Tobacco Education Coordinator. The posting lists a schedule of 40 hours per week, 9 AM–7 PM including Mondays and Fridays, and also lists Monday through Friday, 7 AM–3:30 PM.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Experience facilitating patient educational groups.
- At least 1 year of experience in the substance use disorder treatment field.
Responsibilities
- Provide educational groups for ATS and CSS programs on medication-assisted treatment, overdose prevention, tobacco cessation, and HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
- Coordinate medication ordering and delivery among medical providers, insurers, and pharmacies.
- Track patients from the start of care through completion in relation to assigned care coordination responsibilities.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure appropriate and timely referrals for continuation of patient care after discharge.
- Problem-solve and keep leadership and providers informed of issues related to MAT, overdose prevention, tobacco cessation, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis education, and care coordination.
- Perform phlebotomy for ordered in-house blood labs.
- Ensure related materials remain stocked.
- Assist with nursing unit coverage as needed when there are callouts.
- Meet BSAS requirements for the designated Tobacco Education Coordinator.
- Provide staff education and training on MAT, tobacco cessation, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis as needed.
- Maintain comprehensive patient medical record documentation, including services provided and patient responses.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
