Nurse- RN/LPN Outpatient – Community Medical Services – Phoenix, AZ

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

Tools and Equipment Requirements

– The ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier is required.

– Frequent use of Microsoft office products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

– The ability to use the internet and various web browser software is required.

Physical Working Conditions and Office Setting Description

– Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.

– Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

– Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.

– Frequent and prolonged typing and frequent and prolonged operation of computer, keyboard, and telephones
required.

– Requires occasional use of fax machines, telephones, copiers, and other office equipment.

– Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

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.

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Job Type: Full-time

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