Nurse LPN - Part-Time

Community Medical Services•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a part-time Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for people with opioid use disorder. Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, Director of Nursing, and Clinic Manager, the Nurse administers medications, assists medical providers, conducts required testing, maintains medication inventory and audit records, and supports clinic operations. The role provides patient-centered care in a professional outpatient environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and one Saturday per month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Travel to a prison may be required as needed due to staffing needs. Mileage is reimbursed from the clinic to the prison, but not from home to the clinic. CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, CMS operates more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states.

Requirements

Licensed LPN or RN in the state of employment.
CPR certification.
Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites.
Valid state-issued driver's license and Motor Vehicle Clearance, including a satisfactory 39-month driving record/MVR; a 39-month MVR is required at the time of interview.
Reliable transportation.
Knowledge of signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records.
Ability to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by a provider.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field of substance use disorders is preferred but not required.
Experience with diagnostic testing and specimen collection.
Interest in outpatient work similar to a doctor's office and comfort conversing with clients throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Administer medications as ordered or prescribed by a CMS medical provider and follow provider orders.
Monitor behavioral patterns, medical and physical symptoms related to dosage, symptoms related to licit and illicit 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 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 and, where applicable, medications; medication ordering is not applicable in Montana.
Maintain accurate medication inventory records.
Comply with federal, state, local, and accrediting-body regulations and enforce company policies and procedures.
Administer CPR when necessary.
Participate in continuing education and other job-related training.
Collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by a provider.
Travel to assigned CMS sites and, when needed due to staffing, to the prison.