Nurse - PRN

Company: Community Medical Services
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:Shift: Every other Saturday from 5:30 am to 10:30 am, with one shift during the week Monday to Friday from 5:15 am to 1:15 pm. Additional days may be required based on need and availability.**Required to travel to the prison as necessary due to staffing needs. Mileage will be reimbursed from the clinic to the prison not from home to clinic.**Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for those with opioid use disorder. In your role as a PRN 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 you join our mission to help those suffering from substance use disorders reclaim their lives, expect to thrive in a comfortable, welcoming, and fun environment where you are valued for the work you do, championed by passionate leaders, and equipped with the tools and ongoing training you need to achieve your goals.Along the way, you'll have the ability and flexibility to choose the shifts that best fit your life and schedule. Weekend and overnight options are available.We're looking for someone who:Prefers a part-time schedule.Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor's office.Likes to chat-you won't be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be having conversations with them throughout your shift.Responsibilities:To thrive in this role, you must be able to:Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical providerMonitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use and mental health concernsObtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samplesProcess point-of-care urine drug screens per company policyPrepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana)Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversionReport diversion to proper internal authoritiesMaintain accurate client records in company's EHR systemDocument medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions per company policyArrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clientsDeliver medications to external facilitiesOrder necessary dosing room and nursing-related suppliesMaintain accurate medication inventory recordsAdhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulationsAdminister CPR if necessaryMust be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider.Qualifications:Licensed LPN or RN in state of employmentCPR Certification RequiredAbility to travel to assigned CMS sitesExperience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not requiredKnowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptomsDemonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records#NUR

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