Nurse - Wellness

Company: Community Medical Services Holdings, LLC
Location: Glendale
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations, the Nurse is responsible for administering medication to clients; assisting medical providers; conducting required testing; maintaining medication inventory and audit records; and provide support to the overall operations of the clinic. Above all, the Nurse is responsible for providing patient-centered care in a professional environment. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES - Administers medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider - Follows all medical provider orders - Monitors behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other
symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concerns - Obtains vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples - Processes point of care urine drug screens per company policy - Prepares take-home medication (n/a in Montana)- Monitors medication administration closely to prevent diversion - Reports diversion to proper internal authorities - Maintains accurate client records in company's EHR system - Documents medication errors and responds to adverse medical reactions per company policy - Arranges temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients - Delivers medications to external facilities - Orders necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies - Orders necessary medications (n/a in Montana)- Maintains accurate medication inventory records - Adheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations - Administers CPR, if necessary QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Certification and Experience Requirements - Licensed LPN or RN in state(s) of employment - Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites - Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required - Basic to intermediate computer knowledge - Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms - Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records - Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills - Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed - Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail - Culturally competent and sensitive to client and employee needs - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively between all organizational levels and with outside providers - Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training - Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures Tools and Equipment Requirements - The ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier is required. - Frequent use of Microsoft office products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - The ability to use the internet and various web browser software is required. Physical Working Conditions and Office Setting Description - Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. - Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard. - Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. - Frequent and prolonged typing and frequent and prolonged operation of computer, keyboard, and telephones
required. - Requires occasional use of fax machines, telephones, copiers, and other office equipment. - Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Other Conditions Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #NUR

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