Nurse LPN or RN at Community Medical Services

Akron, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Specimen Processing, Outpatient Care, Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Diagnostic Testing, Specimen Collection, Vital Signs Monitoring, Blood Specimen Collection, Urine Sample Collection, Urine Drug Screens, Medication Inventory, EHR Documentation, Adverse Reaction Reporting, CPR Administration, Phlebotomy, Venipuncture

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Schedule: Monday- Friday 5:30am - 1:30pm and every other Saturday 7:30am -10am *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 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 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 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 Must be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider. Requirements Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment CPR Certification Required Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records #NUR About Community Medical Services Community 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 Commitment We 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 Conditions Please 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.

Responsibilities

The Nurse is responsible for administering medication, assisting medical providers, conducting required testing, maintaining medication inventory, and providing support to overall clinic operations under nursing management supervision. A primary duty is providing patient-centered care in a professional environment while helping individuals recover from substance use disorders.