Community Medical Services
Job Type Full-timeDescriptionShift: 4 weekdays 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM, plus rotating Saturdays from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. *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 Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for those with opioid use disorder. Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, Director of Nursing, and Clinic Manager, the Nurse is responsible for administering medication to clients; assisting medical providers; conducting required testing; maintaining medication inventory and audit records; and provide support to the overall operations of the clinic. Above all, the Nurse is responsible for providing patient-centered care in a professional environment.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.Along the way, we'll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for full-time employees that includes:Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings accountShort and long-term disability insuranceLife insurancePaid sick, vacation, and holiday time401K retirement plan with matchTuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellnessOngoing professional development We're looking for someone who:Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor's office.Has experience with diagnostic testing and specimen collection.Likes to chat-you won't be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be having conversations with them all day.To thrive in this role, you must be able to:Administers medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical providerFollows all medical provider ordersMonitors 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 concernsObtains vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samplesProcesses point of care urine drug screens per company policyPrepares take-home medication (n/a in Montana)Monitors medication administration closely to prevent diversionReports diversion to proper internal authoritiesMaintains accurate client records in company's EHR systemDocuments medication errors and responds to adverse medical reactions per company policyArranges temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clientsDelivers medications to external facilitiesOrders necessary dosing room and nursing-related suppliesOrders necessary medications (n/a in Montana)Maintains accurate medication inventory recordsAdheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulationsAdministers CPR, if necessaryParticipates in continuing education and/or other job-related trainingAdheres to and enforces company policies and proceduresMust be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider. Requirements 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#NURAbout Community Medical ServicesCommunity Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.Our CommitmentWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Other ConditionsPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.