Wellness Nurse
About The Position
Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Wellness Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for those with opioid use disorder. In your role as a registered or LPN nurse, you’ll work under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations to conduct required testing, maintain the medication inventory, audit records, and assist medical providers in providing a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us. 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 of employment
- CPR Certification Required
- Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
- Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms
- Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records
- Must be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Administers 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 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
- Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training
- Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures
Benefits
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
- 401K retirement plan with match
- Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
- Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
- Ongoing professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
