Nurse LPN or RN - Part-Time

Community Medical Services•Springdale, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is seeking a Nurse (LPN or RN) to provide outpatient medication and treatment services for individuals with opioid use disorder, as well as process specimens. This role operates under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, Director of Nursing, and Clinic Manager. The Nurse will be responsible for administering medication, assisting medical providers, conducting necessary testing, managing medication inventory and audit records, and supporting the overall operations of the clinic. A core aspect of the position is delivering patient-centered care in a professional environment. CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program that offers outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those struggling with opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona, CMS operates over 70 treatment clinics across 14 states, committed to addressing the opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is needed. The position requires travel to the prison as necessary due to staffing needs, with mileage reimbursed from the clinic to the prison.

Requirements

Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
CPR Certification Required
Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
Experience with diagnostic testing and specimen collection
Ability to have conversations with patients
Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms
Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Travel to the prison as necessary due to staffing needs
Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
Follow all medical provider orders
Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concerns
Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
Process point of care urine drug screens per company policy
Prepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana)
Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion
Report diversion to proper internal authorities
Maintain accurate client records in company’s EHR system
Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions per company policy
Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients
Deliver medications to external facilities
Order necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies
Order necessary medications (n/a in Montana)
Maintain accurate medication inventory records
Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
Administer CPR, if necessary
Participate in continuing education and/or other job-related training
Adhere to and enforce company policies and procedures
Collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider