Nurse LPN

Community Medical Services•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a dosing nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. Working in an outpatient setting, the nurse conducts required testing, maintains medication inventory, audits records, and assists medical providers in supporting patients’ recovery. The role involves frequent conversation with patients and does not involve physically moving patients. The nurse works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations. CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, the organization has more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states. CMS states that it is an equal employment opportunity employer and that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Licensed LPN or RN in the state of employment.
CPR certification.
Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites.
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, medical symptoms, 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; this is not applicable in Montana.
Closely monitor medication administration to prevent diversion and report diversion to the appropriate internal authorities.
Maintain accurate client records in the company’s 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 necessary dosing-room and nursing-related supplies.
Maintain accurate medication inventory records.
Adhere to federal, state, local, and accrediting-body regulations.
Administer CPR if necessary.