RN, SPHC, MAT Clinic, Full-Time, 1.0 FTE

Summit Pacific Medical Center•Elma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Pacific Medical Center is a public hospital district operating a Critical Access Hospital, three rural healthcare clinics, and an urgent care clinic. The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) Clinic will provide nursing care for patients receiving MAT for opioid addiction. This role focuses on improving patient care across health, substance abuse, and mental health treatment, promoting patient activation and empowerment for shared decision-making, and encouraging healthy behaviors. The RN will conduct patient screenings, medical and substance use assessments, care coordination, education on medication use, relapse prevention, and referrals to appropriate services. They will also perform motivational interviewing, on-the-spot care coordination, data collection for grant and quality improvement initiatives, and document patient encounters in partnership with providers. The position also involves participation in quality improvement programs and special projects.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required.
Current and unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge of nursing principles and procedures; knowledge and skill in techniques of good patient care.
Ability to cultivate effective working relationships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients.
Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products.
Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.
Lifting items weighing less than 10 pounds is required occasionally (10–30% of the time).
Lifting items weighing 10 to 35 pounds is required seldom (1–10% of the time).
Lifting items weighing more than 35 pounds is required seldom (1–10% of the time).
Carrying items weighing less than 10 pounds is required occasionally (10–30% of the time).
Carrying items weighing 10 to 35 pounds is required seldom (1–10% of the time).
Carrying items weighing more than 35 pounds is required seldom (1–10% of the time).
Pushing and pulling activities are required occasionally (10–30% of the time).
Sitting is required occasionally (10–30% of the time).
Standing is required constantly (over 70% of the time).
Walking is required constantly (over 70% of the time).
Bending/Stooping is required occasionally (10–30% of the time).
Crouching is required occasionally (10–30% of the time).
Vision must be within normal range, with or without corrective devices.
Hearing must be within normal range, with or without corrective devices.
Speech must be within normal range, with or without corrective devices.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Clinical experience with a substance use disorder treatment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and effective nursing care to MAT Clinic patients utilizing the nursing process.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual nursing care, as clinically appropriate.
Conducts nursing procedures, therapies, tests, and services, as ordered by members of the medical staff and within scope of training.
Monitors the health status, treatment progress, and medication adherence of MAT patients.
Provides direct medical care and support to patients, as well as medical support to buprenorphine prescribers.
Duties include patient screening, medical assessment, substance use assessment, care coordination and planning, education on medication use, relapse prevention, support for an individual’s self-management and referral to appropriate services.
Conducts motivational interviewing to patients in crisis, provides patient, family, and community education regarding OUD, recover resources, and overdose prevention.
Performs on-the-spot care coordination for MAT clinic patients to connect them to community resources during walk-in clinic hours and appointments.
Performs data collection and entry to support grant, quality improvement, and consortium initiatives.
Documents patient encounters, including HPI, exam, assessment, and plan, working in partnership with the provider.
Maintains complete and accurate records.
Participates in quality improvement programs and initiatives.
Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Adapts to changes in the work environment.
Builds and maintains working relationships with supervisor and direct co-workers.
Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and co-workers.
Pursues opportunities to increase mastery of assigned functions/tasks and develop new skills.
Demonstrates initiative; successfully performs advanced job duties.
Actively engages in team activities.
Role models integrity by consistently doing the right thing.
Develops awareness of departmental contribution to mission, vision and strategy.
Participates in department strategies and tactics.
Adheres to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards.
Complies with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Acts in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical
Prescription
Dental (including Orthodontia)
Vision
Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
Daycare subsidized benefit
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Short- and long-term disability
Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
457 retirement account for additional funds
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Smoking Cessation Assistance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
Beautiful on-site gym for employees
Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
Walking trails on site