Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - MOUD Jail Program
About The Position
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative Behavioral and Integrated Healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative, collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. This RN/LPN position supports our Opioid Treatment department, a new program which will help us increase access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. The program currently provides medication assisted treatment daily to clients and services to other hard-to-access populations throughout the greater Yakima community. This position will provide treatment daily to individuals in jail, and soon in a mobile medication unit in the community. Support is also provided to the outpatient opioid treatment program, which doses methadone. NEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY. Schedule: 4–10-hour shifts
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing or LPN Certificate Completion
- Active RN or LPN license in Washington or Compact State
- In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Administering medications and monitoring clients’ symptoms & response to medication
- Utilizing electronic dispensing software for medication administration
- Counseling clients about medications and treatment
- Completing nursing assessments and monitoring for symptoms of dyskinesia, sedation, or intoxication prior to administering any medication
- Reviewing all new prescriptions for contraindications and coordinating care with other healthcare providers as needed to ensure safe treatment.
- Monitoring supply levels of methadone, suboxone, and dispensing supplies; completing daily inventory; and following protocol for receiving shipments.
- Assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
- Completing all clinical documentation in timely and client-centered manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
