Licensed Dosing Nurse

Licensed Dosing Nurse

New Season Treatment Centers

New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers for over 30 years. We specialize in medication‑assisted treatment, counseling, support, and care management for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Operating in over 70 treatment centers in multiple states, our team members provide safe, quality, and best‑in‑class care while addressing the underlying causes of OUD in a continuum of care that supports patients on their journey to recovery.

Under the direction of the Medical Director or Registered Nurse for medical matters and the Program Director for administrative matters, the Licensed Dosing Nurse participates in the promotion and restoration of patients' health, collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and provides support to patients.

• Supplies and administers medication pursuant to physician order and records dosage administered in the medical record.
• Conducts an actual count and maintains absolute accuracy in daily accounting of medication inventory.
• Assumes responsibility for safeguarding medication inventory and collects fees in the absence of a cashier position.
• Performs daily cash reconciliation and ensures all cash collected is given to the Program Director daily.
• Receives and ensures the accuracy of incoming medication shipments and advises staff of any discrepancies in a timely fashion.
• Ensures disposal of medical waste through the proper protocol.
• Observes patient demeanor prior to dosing and seeks guidance from the Medical Director or RN when an issue is noted.
• Communicates patient issues or concerns promptly to the Medical Director or RN for medical matters and to the Program Director for other matters.
• Contacts other centers to verify dosages as needed.
• Administers appropriate lab tests including patient vital signs and collects data for review by Medical Director or RN.
• Schedules and screens patients to be seen by the Medical Director.
• Assists the Medical Director in collecting data for the history and physical as required and makes medical record entries as directed.
• Receives medical orders, ensures orders are documented and signed by the physician, and ensures orders are understood by Program Director and other staff members as needed.
• Maintains absolute control, tracking, and confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork and complies with federal and state privacy rules.
• Obtains and maintains proper licensure and/or certification according to specific state requirements.
• Participates in CARF preparation and state audit process and attends all staff meetings.
• Complies with all Local, State, Federal, and corporate regulations and policies.
• Acts in the best interest of patients, the program, and the company, honoring and protecting patient rights.
• Interfaces with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center premises.

For Minnesota staff only: responsible for satisfying Freedom from Chemical Use Problems.

None.

• Education / Licensure / Certification: Active nursing license in the state in which the clinic is located.
• Required Knowledge: Understanding of opiate addiction, medical terminology, general nursing knowledge, and techniques. Basic mathematics skills. Computer literacy and basic knowledge of all Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, Excel). Basic typing skills.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum of 1-year direct patient contact. Prior clinical experience is helpful.
• Skill and Ability: Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Great attention to detail and extreme accuracy in performing daily functions.

• Finger Dexterity:
  Use primarily when operating hands to medicate patients, utilize keyboard, and telephone.
• Talking:
  To convey detailed or important instructions to patients and employees.
• Hearing:
  Ability to hear normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Vision:
  Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to observe…