Nurse LPN

Community Medical Services•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from opioid and other illicit substance use. Working under the supervision of the Clinic Manager, the dosing nurse conducts required testing, maintains medication inventory, audits records, and supports medical providers in offering a safe outpatient setting for people beginning recovery. The role involves frequent conversations with patients and does not involve physically moving patients. The schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:30 AM to 4:30 PM, plus one Saturday every five weeks from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The position may require travel to assigned CMS sites and delivery of medications to external facilities. CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, it operates more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states. CMS states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Licensed LPN in the state of employment.
CPR certification.
Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites.
Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Clearance, including a satisfactory driving record for 39 months.
Knowledge of signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Administer medications as ordered or prescribed by a CMS medical provider.
Monitor behavioral patterns and medical and physical symptoms related to dosage, drug use, and mental health concerns.
Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples.
Process point-of-care urine drug screens according to company policy.
Prepare take-home medication where applicable (not applicable in Montana).
Closely monitor medication administration to prevent diversion and report diversion to appropriate internal authorities.
Maintain accurate client records in the company EHR system.
Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions according to company policy.
Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients.
Deliver medications to external facilities.
Order dosing-room and nursing-related supplies.
Maintain accurate medication inventory records.
Adhere to federal, state, local, and accrediting-body regulations.
Administer CPR if necessary.