Nurse LPN

Community Medical Services • New Hope, MN

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About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from opioid and other substance use disorders. The dosing nurse works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations, conducting required testing, maintaining medication inventory, auditing records, and assisting medical providers in providing a safe outpatient recovery setting.

The role involves ongoing interaction and conversation with patients in an outpatient setting similar to a doctor’s office. The posting describes a consistent schedule and notes that the nurse will not physically move patients.

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.

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’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.
• Follow all federal, state, local, and accrediting-body regulations.
• Administer CPR if necessary.

Benefits

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match.
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%.
• Employee assistance program supporting mental health and wellness.
• Ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed