Addictions Nurse-OBAT Program (Travel to multiple locations)

Harris Health System, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. in the United States seeks an Addiction Nurse for the Office Based Addiction Treatment Program.

The role focuses on managing opioid-dependent patients, coordinating intake, stabilization, and monitoring within the program, and collaborating with care teams and referral sites to meet patient needs. The nurse advocates for quality, cost-effective outcomes, participates in quality improvement, and uses Service FIRST behaviors when interacting with patients, families, and

Qualifications

• Educational: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice nursing in Texas; specialty certification in Case Management or Addictions (CARN) required within two years.
• Work Experience: Three years of RN in a related area; one year in mental health or case management; addiction setting preferred.
• Management/Experience: One year related leadership experience preferred.
• Equipment Operated: PC and typical medical equipment.

Skills

Above Average Verbal

Writing

Analytical Medical Terms

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Licensed to practice nursing in Texas

CARN Certification within 2 years

Tools

PC Word Processing

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient‑centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well‑being of our most valuable asset—our people—ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Addiction Nurse – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program facilitates the collaborative interdisciplinary care management of opioid‑dependent patients and their significant support systems, encompassing ongoing assessment, intake, evaluation, triage, teaching induction, stabilization, and monitoring of patients within the Opioid Treatment Program.

The AN-OBATP supports and provides services to patients referred to the program for stabilization and assessment, collaborates with team members, clinic settings at Harris Health Systems and outside referral sites, and works with providers from addiction settings in assisting patients and supporting their referral needs.

The AN-OBATP advocates for options and services to meet the patient's health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost‑effective outcomes for the identified patient population. The AN-OBATP participates in quality improvement activities, exemplifies professionalism, and promotes a customer‑friendly environment by utilizing Service FIRST behaviors in interactions with patients, families, and staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1.Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
  • a.Education:Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred.
  • b. Licensure/Certification:
    • i.Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Texas
    • ii.Specialty certification in Case Management or Addictions (CARN) by the Addictions Nursing Certification Board is required within two years of employment.
• 2. Work Experience:
  • i.Three (3) years of work experience as RN in related area;
  • ii.One (1) year experience in mental health or case management; addiction setting preferred.
• 3.Management/Experience: One (1) year related leadership experience preferred.
• 4.Equipment Operated: PC and typical medical equipment related to job duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1.Communication Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
  • Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Report)
• 2.Other Skills:
  • Analytical Medical Terms Mathematics
  • PC Word Proc
• 3.Advanced Education:
  • Advance Training Specialty: Case Management or Addictions (CARN) certification within two years of employment
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Major: Nursing
• 4.Work Schedule: Weekends Holidays Flexible Travel On Call