Opioid Treatment Nurse

Easterseals PORT Health • New Bern, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opioid Treatment Nurse supports people receiving opioid treatment by administering methadone, conducting nursing and withdrawal assessments, completing screenings and specimen collection, and coordinating care with medical providers. The role includes educating team members about psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects, and helping individuals develop strategies to improve medication adherence and overall wellness. The position is based onsite in New Bern, North Carolina, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every other weekend from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pay is $27–$30 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina nursing license as an LPN.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and technical aptitude.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

• Prior mental health experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and administer methadone; monitor patient response for intoxication, withdrawal, sedation, and adverse medication reactions.
• Complete initial admission, annual, and ongoing nursing assessments, including medical history, medications, vital signs, allergies, substance use history, and current health concerns.
• Perform and document Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) assessments and report findings to the provider.
• Support individuals in developing strategies to improve medication adherence and overall wellness.
• Perform HIV screenings and provide education; coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Administer and document TB skin tests and complete follow-up within the required window, initially and annually.
• Collect blood specimens annually and as needed, and perform supervised urine drug screens.
• Coordinate care and communicate with medical providers.
• Educate team members on psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
• Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable.

What This Job Offers

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