Nursing Coordinator

Community Medical Services•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nursing Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Regional Operations Director, this role will coordinate the delivery of care services, including but not limited to, communicable disease testing and treatment coordination, delivery of medications to outside residential settings, serve as the contact for specialty pharmacies and assist clinics is providing overall support and linkage to care. As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Requirements

Licensed LPN or RN in state(s) of employment
CPR Certification Required
Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required
Basic to intermediate computer knowledge
Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms
Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records
Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills
Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Culturally competent and sensitive to client and employee needs
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively between all organizational levels and with outside providers
Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training
Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures
The ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier is required.
Frequent use of Microsoft office products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The ability to use the internet and various web browser software is required.
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.
Some lifting may be required.
Frequent and prolonged typing and frequent and prolonged operation of computers, keyboards, and telephones required.

Nice To Haves

Has experience working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.
Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office.
Brings residential experience and knowledge of psychotropic medications.

Responsibilities

Ensuring fidelity of care for specialized disease processes including HCV, HBV, and HIV
Coordination of care for admissions, stays, and discharges to level of care facilities
Works with specialty pharmacies for coordination of specialty medication deliveries
Monitors each respective clinic to ensure there is adequate supply of specialty medication on hand
Maintains all documentation for testing and treatment of communicable diseases
Maintains oversight of all medication deliveries to outside agencies, including weekly monitoring of trip logs, nursing documentation, and ensuring QuickBase is accurate
Notifies Nursing Manager, RD, and DON 30 days prior to MOU expiring
Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
Follows all medical provider orders
Monitors behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concerns
Obtains vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
Processes point of care urine drug screens per company policy
Prepares take-home medication (n/a in Montana)
Monitors medication administration closely to prevent diversion
Reports diversion to proper internal authorities
Maintains accurate client records in the company’s EHR system
Documents medication errors and responds to adverse medical reactions per company policy
Arranges temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients
Delivers medications to external facilities
Orders necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies
Orders necessary medications (n/a in Montana)
Maintains accurate medication inventory records
Adheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
Administers CPR, if necessary