MAT Registered Nurse Medication-Assisted Treatment RN

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Join us MAT Registered Nurse – Medication-Assisted Treatment RN

Compensation Information: $42.98 - $52.54 / hour

Department (Org): Nursing

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

• Daily Pay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. We show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation.

We live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!” and collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in our facilities month over month, many of whom receive direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse(s), the RN directs and guides patient teaching and activities that are commensurate with their education and demonstrated competencies.

• Assist in the assessment and planning of individual treatment programs for patients, consulting with relevant staff members as needed.
• Implement individualized treatment programs as directed by Health Care Practitioner, administering medications and obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with orders and protocols.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols, including proper safety techniques, procedures and standard precautions.
• Respond to patient crises as set forth by site policy and procedure, and assist Health Care Practitioner in medical procedures as necessary.
• Document nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting, attend mandatory staff meetings and training, and communicate information to relevant staff members as necessary.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

As a MAT RN at Dane County Jail, you'll provide life‑changing addiction treatment to an underserved population. Work with a dedicated team to administer evidence‑based care, break cycles of substance abuse, and help individuals rebuild their lives. This specialized role offers autonomy, unique challenges, and the profound satisfaction of making a lasting difference in both individual recovery and community health. If you're a compassionate nurse seeking meaningful work in a rewarding, high‑impact environment, this opportunity is for you.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.