Community Medical Services
Location
Lakewood, Colorado
Salary
$34 - $38 / HOUR
The Wellness Nurse processes specimens and provides outpatient medication and treatment services for individuals with opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include monitoring patient symptoms, maintaining medication inventory, and documenting client records in the EHR system.
Candidates must be a licensed LPN or RN in the state of employment with a required CPR certification. Experience in substance use disorders and proficiency in phlebotomy and capillary testing are preferred.
Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Wellness Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for those with opioid use disorder. In your role as a registered or LPN nurse, you’ll work under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations to conduct required testing, maintain the medication inventory, audit records, and assist medical providers in providing a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us.
As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.
Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for full-time employees that includes: Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account Short and long-term disability insurance Life insurance Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time 401K retirement plan with match Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100% Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness Ongoing professional development
Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office. Has experience with diagnostic testing and specimen collection. Likes to chat—you won’t be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be having conversations with them all day.
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 Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment CPR Certification Required Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records Must be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider.
Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment CPR Certification Required Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records #NUR
About Community Medical Services Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.
Our Commitment We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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.
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