Nurse - Department of Corrections

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Schedule : Saturday - Wednesday 7am-3pm 

Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to inmates recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances in a corrections setting. Whether you are just starting out in your nursing career, or if you are a seasoned healthcare professional, we have an immediate opening for an RN looking to make a difference in the community.

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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is comfortable in a corrections setting. You’ll be overseeing small clinics inside the Department of Corrections.
• Enjoys a consistent schedule.
• Enjoys engaging with clients – you won’t be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be communicating with clients throughout the day.

To thrive in this role, you must be able to:

• 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

Requirements:

• Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
• CPR Certification Required
• Ability to travel between Department of Corrections sites daily
• Eligible to be cleared by Department of Corrections for entry into the facility
• Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms

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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. Employee must be able to be cleared to enter a correctional setting.