LPN, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse

Medication Nurse (LPN or RN)

The purpose of the Nurse role is to administer and dispense methadone to patients as prescribed by a Licensed Independent Provider (Medical Director, Physician’s Assistant, Nurse Practitioner). The Nurse will also assist with additional tasks related to patient care within the scope of their licensure in a collaborative manner to ensure safe quality outcomes. This position reports to the Program Director.

• Prepares, administers, and/or dispenses medication as prescribed while maintaining accurate dosing records and medication inventory reconciliation.

• Documents medication discrepancies and reports to the Program Director.

• Signs, processes, and follows all provider orders.

• Observes and assesses patients after induction dose, documenting results and notifying provider of adverse findings.

• Assesses patients prior to onsite dosing, notifying provider with any concerns before administering medication.

• Coordinates guest dosing in and out to assure accurate dosages are provided.

• Prepares and administers curbside dosing as indicated.

• Calibrates Methadone pump.

• Coordinates with outside agencies such as correctional facilities, hospitals, etc. after appropriate Release of Information is obtained, to assure adequate dosing until the patient can return to the treatment center.

• Processes code change requests.

• Performs medication counts in compliance with the diversion control policy and documents no-shows in the medical record.

• Performs PMP/CSMD checks as required and documents in the medical record.

• Receives and documents medication per DEA procedures.

• Collects lab specimens as needed, recording results and processing per lab protocols.

• Monitors lab results and physicals.

• Provides first aid and emergency treatment as needed.

• Assists in maintaining medical supply inventory.

• Complies with regulatory and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) standards.

• Prints daily reports.

• Assists in training new nurses.

• Participates in Treatment Team meetings, if necessary.

• Meets attendance and punctuality standards for scheduled shifts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Comply with state and federal rules regulating Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), as well as best practices outlined by ASAM, SAMHSA, and CARF.

• Completes additional training (in-house or external) consisting of a minimum of eight clock hours annually

• Licensed as LPN or RN in good standing in the state of Virginia, or state of TN if it is a compact license
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Preferred experience in area of addiction medicine.
• Learn then demonstrate proficiency of dosing and medical equipment.
• Possesses an understanding of all Cedar Recovery’s Policies and Procedures and applicable HIPPA compliant regulations.
• Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

• Required in-person work at Cedar Recovery’s Bristol, VA OTP location.
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday 6 a.m.
  
  -2 p.m.