Medication Assisted Treatment Nurse; RN

Job Summary

Medication Assistant Treatment Nurse (Dosing Nurse) provides nursing care to patients with addiction. The role monitors and adjusts medication within limits approved by the prescriber, administers medication in accordance with Federal OMT Guidelines, assesses for intoxication, and acts as a liaison between client, staff, and other care providers as needed. The nurse also provides information, education, and support to clients.

• Administers medications to patients, monitors dosage, side effects, and documents reactions, including methadone and other medications as ordered by the prescriber.
• Provides medication training to the patient, patient’s family, or guardian to administer the patient’s medication, monitor proper dosage levels, and watch for side effects.
• Obtains laboratory specimens and assists the prescriber with patient examination and continuity of care arrangements with other providers.
• Conducts intake for new recipients, explains services, gathers intake information, obtains consents, and submits materials for processing.
• Assists service recipients with linkages to internal and external resources as outlined in the treatment plan and in coordination with the Integrated Healthcare Team.
• Maintains contact with referral sources, provides information on service recipient progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate release), and maintains ongoing consultation as appropriate.
• Participates in committees, staff meetings, clinical staffings, and other internal meetings as assigned.

• Effective communication via written, verbal, in-person, and virtual methods.
• Customer service techniques.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Basic nursing techniques.

• Education:
  
  Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Experience:
  
  Entry‑level position.
• Licensure:
  Registered Nurse.

Standing – 20%, Sitting – 80%, Squatting – Occasional, Kneeling – Occasional, Bending – Occasional, Driving – Occasional, Lifting – Occasional.

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.