Nurse - LPN or RN
Company: Community Medical Services Holdings, LLC
Location: Buckeye
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Nurse - LPN or RNCommunity Medical Services (CMS) is urgently
hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from
addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. In your role as
a dosing 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.What to
ExpectAs 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, we'll invest in your well-being through a
benefits package 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 developmentWe're looking for
someone who:Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like
a doctor's office.Enjoys a consistent schedule.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: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
necessaryQualificationsLicensed LPN or RN in state of
employmentAbility 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 recordsAbout
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 40 treatment
clinics in nine 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.NURSE003116
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