Nurse LPN

Community Medical Services

$79K — $87K *
Salem, OR 97301In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
  • CPR certification required
  • Valid Driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance
  • Knowledge of opioid withdrawal symptoms preferred
  • Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration

Responsibilities

  • Administer medications as prescribed by medical provider
  • Monitor patients' behavioral and physical symptoms
  • Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
  • Process urine drug screens according to policy
  • Maintain accurate records in electronic health system

Benefits

  • Consistent 4-day work schedule
  • Rotating day off
  • Daytime shifts
  • Opportunity for meaningful patient interactions
  • Career advancement in addiction recovery nursing
Full Job Description
Job Type Full-time Description Schedule: 4 days/week, Monday-Friday, 5:45am-3:45pm (10-hour shifts; day off rotates), plus every other Saturday, 7am-10am. Pay: $38-$42/hr Community 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 Clinic Manager 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. We'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 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 #NUR

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