Medication Assisted Treatment Nurse (RN)

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

A Medication Assistant Treatment Nurse otherwise known as “Dosing Nurse” provides nursing care to patients with an addiction. 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. Provides information, education, and support to clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, and documents the reaction. This includes Methadone and other medication as ordered by the prescriber.
• Provides medication training to the patient, patient’s family, or guardian to administer the patient’s medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects. Obtains laboratory specimens and helps prescriber with patient examination and continuity of care arrangements with other providers.
• Conduct intake for recipient entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials and document assessments, assuring signature on appropriate consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned.
• Assist service recipients with making linkages with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Team. Maintain appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on service recipient progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate release), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
• Participate on committees and in staff meetings, clinical staffings, and other internal meetings as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Skill in customer service techniques.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Skill in basic nursing techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level              

Completion of accredited Registered Nursing program

Years of Experience       

Entry level position

Certification/Licensure 

Registered Nurse

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b 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.

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