Float Nurse - LVN/LPN/RN

Symetria Recovery; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

CEU reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Symetria Recovery in Houston, TX is seeking an LVN/LPN/RN with Texas license to join our outpatient MAT-focused care team. This full-time role requires flexible hours and travel to nearby clinics.

You will dispense medications, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Medical Provider to ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced recovery setting.

Qualifications

• Texas-licensed LVN/LPN/RN with 3+ years of clinical experience.
• Experience dispensing medications and handling inventory.
• Prefer MAT/OTP or behavioral health background.
• Proficient with EMR systems such as KIPU.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.
• Flexibility to travel between Houston clinics.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and ensure appropriate care for patients.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust dosages as ordered.
• Interact with patients to support health and well-being.
• Collect samples, administer tests, and document results.
• Maintain inventory and reconcile controlled substances.
• Follow DEA regulations and clinic policies.
• Coordinate with nursing, medical and program leadership.
• Travel to other Houston-area clinics as needed.

Skills

3+ years LVN/LPN/RN experience

Texas LVN/LPN/RN license

Medication dispensing experience

MAT/OTP experience

EMR experience (KIPU)

Strong communication skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Texas LVN/LPN/RN license

Tools

KIPU EMR

Job description

Who We Are:

Symetria Recovery is the #1 outpatient rehab in Illinois and Texas. It started with three simple, yet game-changing core beliefs: Addiction is a disease; co-occurring mental health conditions should be addressed, and patients deserve respect, not judgement. Symetria Recovery provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in a welcoming outpatient setting. Unlimited clinical services are available to our patients under our bundled-service delivery model. Key services delivered through our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) licensure include MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual therapy, group therapy (IOP), 6-day-per-week nursing care, and ongoing aftercare. Most of our patients being provided with medication receive Buprenorphine products, but they can also receive Methadone, and any other FDA-approved medication for addiction.

What You Will Do:

• Provide a leading role in treatment decisions by working closely with the Director of Nursing, Medical Provider, clinical staff, and Program Director.
• Responsible for dispensing medications and ensuring the appropriate medical care is administered for patients in recovery.
• Daily interactions with patients to provide support while assisting to improve their health and well-being.
• Monitors patient’s vital signs for dose changes and other physical health information, maintains accurate records reflecting data, including general information relating to treatment results.
• Collects blood samples from patients and monitors and attends to the physical needs of the patient.
• Administers injectable medications, ensuring accurate prescribed dosage and timely delivery, educating clients in management of side effects, and obtaining pre-authorization of prescriptions/medications from pharmacy, when needed.
• Administers and reads PPD, pregnancy tests, tuberculosis screening tests, and drug screens on patients and documents results.
• Maintains accurate inventory counts of all medicines and medical supplies and ensures adequate replacements are ordered on a timely basis, as well as reconciling inventory of Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex at conclusion of dosing.
• Follows all Symetria policies, state regulations, federal guidelines, and DEA regulations.
• Employees are expected to perform all duties in accordance to work schedule and as assigned.
• The ability to travel to other clinics within the Houston area (Spring, College Station, Sugar Land, and Houston).

Who You Are:

• 3+ years' experience as an LVN, LPN, or RN required
• Must have a current and valid LVN, LPN, or RN license with no restrictions and licensed within the state of Texas.
• Active driver's license in the state of the assigned clinic.
• Experience dispensing, handling, ordering, and stocking medications
• Experience working as an LVN, LPN, or RN in a substance use treatment (preferably MAT) or behavioral health setting preferred
• Experience using KIPU or other EMR
• Knowledge of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders preferred
• Knowledge of recovery process and terminology preferred
• Ability to follow and provide clear, detailed instructions.
• Skilled at multitasking and maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with patients and staff.
• Capable of working under pressure while staying organized and focused.
• Physically able to perform occasional bending, reaching, and stretching.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to concentrate for extended periods.
• Availability is required to support staffing needs during operating hours of Monday through Thursday 5:30am-6pm, Fridays from 05:30 to 2:00pm, and Saturday mornings assigned on a rotating, alternating basis from 6:30am to 9:00am. This is a full-time position where the regular schedule consists of 8-hour workdays: Monday - Thursday 5:30am to 2:00pm Or 10:30am - 6:00pm (depending on clinic needs), Fridays 5:30am to 2pm, and every other Saturday morning from 6:30am-9:00am, however, may vary depending on coverage needs.

Benefits Available to You:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• CEU reimbursement and paid time for continuing education
• Licensure fee reimbursement
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Closed and paid major holidays

Compensation for this position is based on market analysis and will be determined by additional factors such as location/state, skills, years of experience, relevant credentials, and education. The posted compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $34.00 per hour. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects all the factors previously outlined in conjunction with current market trends.

Come join a team that believes in and has a passion for providing personalized care to each individual that is a part of Symetria Recovery!