Nurse PRN at Community Medical Services Holdings, LLC in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations, 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.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Licensed LPN or RN in state(s) of employment


• Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites


• Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required


• Basic to intermediate computer knowledge


• Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms


• Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records


• Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills


• Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed


• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail


• Culturally competent and sensitive to client and employee needs


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively between all organizational levels and with outside providers


• Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training


• Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures

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