Forensic Nurse Specialist- LPN: DOC Corrigan-Per Diem

Forensic Nurse Specialist

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Job Title: Forensic Nurse Specialist

Employment Type: Per Diem- hours varies

Scheduled Hours: Flexible coverage (8:30AM-12:30PM), holiday/weekend coverage needed

Program/Location: DOC Corrigan, Norwich, CT

About the Program: Department of Corrections

To be a member of the core team responsible for the provision of Medication Assisted Treatment to the inmate population within Department of Correction facilities.

Responsible to:

• Provide Medication Assisted Treatment for inmates with substance use or co-occurring disorders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing evaluation of patients' response to treatment, including assessment of withdrawal symptoms, vital signs.
• Prepare individual medication doses as ordered by a physician.
• Provide dosing for all three FDA approved Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.
• Responsible to accurately input data into the electronic health record, including medication, specific software and behavioral health record.
• Execute the medical and medication regimen of care as ordered by the physician.
• Provide services in Department of Correction facilities.
• Coordinate admission and discharge documentation.
• Monitor toxicology screens, document results, and prepared results for laboratory.
• Adhere to the standards for Medication Assisted Treatment as outlined by DPH, DMHAS, National Commission on Correctional Healthcare, D.E.A., and the U.S. Federal Government.
• Monitor medication stock and ordering as described in CHR policies and all regulatory bodies.
• Provide medication injections as ordered by APRN or MD.
• Communicate with team members and Medical Doctor regarding patient status and progress.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: Nursing education for LPN; for Per Diem LPN or RN.

Experience: Nursing experience on OTP preferred, not required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: License Practical Nurse for full-time position, LPN or Registered Nurse license for Per Diem positions successful completion of Department of Correction Background checks.

Compensation Range*: $30.00

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.