Nurse RN

Community Medical Services•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from opioid and other illicit substance addictions. The dosing nurse works under the supervision of the Clinic Manager and conducts required testing, maintains medication inventory, audits records, and assists medical providers in providing a safe outpatient setting for people beginning recovery. The role involves frequent conversations with patients in an outpatient setting and offers a consistent schedule. Nurses administer and monitor medications, observe patients’ behavioral and medical symptoms, obtain vital signs and specimens, maintain records and inventory, coordinate courtesy dosing, and follow applicable regulations and company policies. The role may also require traveling to assigned CMS sites and delivering medications to external facilities. Community Medical Services is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, CMS operates more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states. CMS is an equal employment opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodations 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.
Valid driver 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.
For new hires in Wisconsin: proof of MMR and Varicella vaccinations, and a current flu vaccination or willingness to receive one. Medical or religious exemptions for the flu vaccine are permitted; required exemption forms must be submitted before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field of substance use disorders; 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, except 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.
Adhere to federal, state, local, and accrediting-body regulations.
Administer CPR if necessary.