Nurse LPN

Company: Community Medical Services Holdings, LLC
Location: Tempe
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

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. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES There are no supervisory roles in this position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes the following; other duties may be assigned)--- Administer 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 COMPETENCIES --- 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 QUALIFICATIONS --- 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 #NUR

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