OTP Bristol VA Medication Nurse

Medication Nurse (LPN or RN)

We trust you. We are grateful for you. We believe in you. That’s our employee promise. It applies to you, like it applies to all our employees. The purpose of the Nurse role is to administer and dispense methadone to patients as prescribed by a Licensed Independent Provider (Medical Director, Physician’s Assistant, Nurse Practitioner). The Nurse will also assist with additional tasks related to patient care within the scope of their licensure in a collaborative manner to ensure safe quality outcomes. This position reports to the Program Director.

Our mission is to solve the opioid crisis and repair the communities we serve by providing addiction treatment that works.® All Cedar Recovery employees are expected to fulfill our care values : Love Unconditionally, Forgive Habitually, and Demonstrate Mercy.

Responsibilities

Prepares, administers, and / or dispenses medication as prescribed while maintaining accurate dosing records and medication inventory reconciliation.

Documents medication discrepancies and reports to the Program Director.

Signs, processes, and follows all provider orders.

Observes and assesses patients after induction dose, documenting results and notifying provider of adverse findings.

Assesses patients prior to onsite dosing, notifying provider with any concerns before administering medication.

Coordinates guest dosing in and out to assure accurate dosages are provided.

Prepares and administers curbside dosing as indicated.

Calibrates Methadone pump.

Coordinates with outside agencies such as correctional facilities, hospitals, etc. after appropriate Release of Information is obtained, to assure adequate dosing until the patient can return to the treatment center.

Processes code change requests.

Performs medication counts in compliance with the diversion control policy and documents no-shows in the medical record.

Performs PMP / CSMD checks as required and documents in the medical record.

Receives and documents medication per DEA procedures.

Collects lab specimens as needed, recording results and processing per lab protocols.

Monitors lab results and physicals.

Provides first aid and emergency treatment as needed.

Assists in maintaining medical supply inventory.

Complies with regulatory and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) standards.

Prints daily reports.

Assists in training new nurses.

Participates in Treatment Team meetings, if necessary.

Meets attendance and punctuality standards for scheduled shifts.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Comply with state and federal rules regulating Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), as well as best practices outlined by ASAM, SAMHSA, and CARF.

Completes additional training (in-house or external) consisting of a minimum of eight clock hours annually

Job Requirements

• Licensed as LPN or RN in good standing in the state of Virginia, or state of TN if it is a compact license
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Preferred experience in area of addiction medicine.
• Learn then demonstrate proficiency of dosing and medical equipment.
• Possesses an understanding of all Cedar Recovery’s Policies and Procedures and applicable HIPPA compliant regulations.
• Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Job Information

Benefits At Cedar Recovery, we recognize how hard our employees work to provide our patients with the best care possible. Therefore, we are proud to provide competitive compensation and excellent benefits.