Nurse RN

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.

Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider

Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use and mental health concerns

Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples

Process point-of-care urine drug screens per company policy

Prepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana)

Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion

Report diversion to proper internal authorities

Maintain accurate client records in company’s EHR system

Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions per company policy

Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients

Deliver medications to external facilities

Order necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies

Maintain accurate medication inventory records

Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations

Administer CPR if necessary

Requirements

Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment

CPR certification required

Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites

Valid Driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance (satisfactory driving record for 39 months)

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

Must have reliable transportation

All new hires must provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccinations.

In addition, new hires should have a current flu vaccination or be willing to receive one.

Medical or religious exemptions for the flu vaccine are permitted. CMS will provide exemption forms, which must be completed and submitted prior to the start date.

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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.

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.

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.