Nurse - Department of Corrections

Nurse

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
• Follow all medical provider orders
• Monitor 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
• Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
• Process point of care urine drug screens per company policy
• Prepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana)
• Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion
• Report diversion to proper internal authorities
• Maintain accurate client records in company's EHR system
• Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions per company policy
• Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients
• Deliver medications to external facilities
• Order necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies
• Order necessary medications (n/a in Montana)
• Maintain accurate medication inventory records
• Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
• Administer CPR, if necessary
• Participate in continuing education and/or other job-related training
• Adhere to and enforce 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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