Medication Assisted Treatment Nurse - RN

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Seaside, OR 97138

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $48.00 - $52.00 Hourly Travel Percentage:
Negligible Job Shift: Day This is a Full Time Staff Nurse - RN position in an OTP MAT environment in Seaside Oregon

The Medication Assisted Treatment Nurse provides quality nursing care and medication administration to patients with opiate use disorder and co-occurring diagnosis within the scope of practice and specific program expectations.

• Safely dispense OUD medication as prescribed and continue to monitor patient for potential side effects.
• Follow protocols as established by programs Policy and Procedures and as outlined by the OUD Physician Order Sets.
• Evaluate and assess medical stability of established patients within program expectations and professional scope, identifying any special needs or circumstances that require licensed medical professional notification.
• Perform patient care activities within scope, according to program policy and procedures, medication orders, and other established patient care processes.
• Recognize and initiate appropriate response to crisis or emergency situations. Lift patient if necessary for safety.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, and similar other activities as needed.
• Provide care coordination, case management and patient health in individual or group settings.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and medical teams to ensure that safety and industry standards are maintained program wide.
• Administer and review PPD (Tuberculosis testing for purified protein derivative) as needed.
• Collect urinalysis sample, perform rapid toxicology screening, according to established policies as needed.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are required of this position.
• Travel to sites to provide services or deliver medications as needed (if an approved driver)
• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA’s mission and values:
  • Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.
  • Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
  • Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.
  • Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.
• Assisting with short-term coverage for additional clinical and administrative duties where needed.
• After hours, weekend (Saturday, Sunday), and holiday on-call services as required.
• Provide information, assistance, and occasional training to other team members

• Current, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program that includes at least 500 hours of direct patient contact.
• Experience with substance use disorder or mental health population preferred.

• Demonstrated consistency in the application of “6 Rights” of medication administration.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to adhere to established principles of patient safety.
• Make judgments in practice, substantiated with evidence, that integrate nursing science in the provision of safe, quality care and that promote the health of patients within a family and community context.
• Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with clients, co-workers, community resources, supervisors,and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining client confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.
• Ability to maintain professional communications and boundaries while managing complex situations and interacting with individuals…