RN Charge Nurse

Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse works in the Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center’s outpatient Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Opioid Treatment Program in Madison, Wisconsin. The nursing team provides compassionate, high-quality, safe, and efficient medication dispensing to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The Charge Nurse oversees medication-room and medical-record compliance with clinic policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations, supervises daily clinical operations and staff, and supports quality assurance, staff development, and continuous improvement. Depending on the clinic’s service model, the role may include administering medications, collecting and processing specimens, reading test results, transporting medication, or working on a CTC Mobile Unit. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, with hours listed as 4:30 AM–12:30 AM.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and RN qualification.
At least 2 years of related nursing practice.
Current RN license in the state of Wisconsin.
Current CPR certification where required by state regulation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience, unless otherwise required by state or licensing requirements.
Experience in a behavioral health or addiction recovery environment, inpatient or outpatient.
Previous nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
Familiarity with MAT, including safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Experience dispensing medication, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.
Understanding of nursing best practices for substance use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
Ability to document medication administration records (MARs), patient vitals, and incident reports accurately and promptly in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to controlled substances and patient care, including DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Medication Room complies with facility or clinic policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Supervise daily clinical operations, make staff assignments, create schedules, and update schedules for providers and support staff when changes occur.
Supervise and evaluate the work of nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other clinic staff as directed.
Review patient medical records to ensure compliance with facility or clinic policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Oversee quality assurance activities and compliance with operational standards; participate in program development and the development or implementation of operating policies and procedures.
Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices, as requested.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training new staff.
As required, administer medications according to provider orders, document medication administration accurately, and ensure accurate controlled-substance counts on required documents.
As required, collect and process blood and other specimens and read test results as ordered by Program Physicians.
Depending on the clinic service model, transport medication to other locations and/or work on a CTC Mobile Unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.