Part Time Dosing Nurse

Part Time Dosing Nurse at New Season summary:

The Part Time Dosing Nurse works under the supervision of the Medical Director or Registered Nurse to administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and maintain accurate medical and medication records in an outpatient treatment center specializing in opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include medication dispensing, inventory management, patient screening, lab testing, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols and audits. This role requires an active LPN or RN license, clinical experience, and knowledge of addiction treatment to provide compassionate care during challenging patient circumstances.

Description

Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community! 

Ready to get started? Here’s what we’re looking for in our newest team member!

In this role you will have the opportunity to work under the direction and supervision of our Medical Director or Registered Nurse and our Program Director in a collaborative effort to ensure we are providing the best care and support to our patients in this clinic. You’ll have a wonderful opportunity to engage directly with patients and provide them with stellar service as they are going through some of the most difficult times in their lives!

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Curious what your day-to-day may look like and how you’ll be making a big positive impact on your local community??

Essential Functions:

• Supply and administer medication pursuant to physician order and record dosage administered in the medical record.
• Conduct an actual sight and count inventory of the medication supply daily.
• Maintain absolute accuracy in daily accounting of medication that is supplied or administered in inventory.
• Collect fees and perform daily cash reconciliation in the absence of a cashier position.
• Ensure disposal of medical waste through the proper protocol.
• Observe the patient's demeanor prior to dosing.
• Contact other centers to verify dosages as needed.
• Administer appropriate lab tests as required including patient vital signs, TB tests when required, and collects data for review by the Medical Director or RN.
• Schedule and screen patients to be seen by the Medical Director.
• Assist the Medical Director in collecting data for the history and physical as required.
• Maintain absolute control, tracking, and confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork.
• Actively participate in CARF preparation and state audit process.
• Interface with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center premises.

Essential Qualifications:

• Education/Licensure/Certification: Active LPN or RN license in the state of Colorado or multi-state.
• Required Knowledge: Understanding of opiate addiction, medical terminology, general nursing knowledge, and techniques. Basic mathematics skills. Must be computer literate and have basic knowledge of all Microsoft products including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Must have basic typing skills.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 1-year direct patient contact. Prior experience in the clinical environment is helpful.

New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

LPN license for Colorado

Keywords:

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