LPN – Outpatient Medication Nurse (Addiction Care)

Community Medical Services; Aurora (CO); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Subsidized insurance (medical/dental/视

Health savings account

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K with match

Tuition & CME reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Community Medical Services is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medications to patients recovering from addictions. The dosing nurse will work under supervision to conduct testing, maintain inventory, audit records, and assist providers in a safe recovery environment.

The role requires an active LPN or RN license in Colorado, CPR certification, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to CMS sites. Experience with substance use disorders is preferred but not required.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed LPN or RN in Colorado
• CPR certification required
• Ability to travel to CMS sites
• Valid Driver License and driving record acceptable for 39 months
• Experience in substance use disorders preferred but not required
• Knowledge of signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal
• Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and record-keeping
• Must have reliable transportation

Aufgaben

• Administer medications as ordered by a CMS medical provider
• Monitor behavioral and medical symptoms related to dosage and substance use
• Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
• Process point-of-care urine drug screens per policy
• Prepare take-home medication where applicable
• Monitor to prevent medication diversion
• Report diversion to internal authorities
• Maintain accurate client records in CMS EHR system
• Document medication errors and adverse reactions per policy
• Arrange temporary dosing for clients
• Deliver medications to external facilities
• Order dosing room and nursing supplies
• Maintain accurate medication inventory records
• Adhere to regulations and CMS policies
• Administer CPR if necessary

Kenntnisse

LPN or RN license

CPR certification

Travel to CMS sites

Reliable transportation

Jobbeschreibung

Community Medical Services is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medications to patients recovering from addictions. The dosing nurse will work under supervision to conduct testing, maintain inventory, audit records, and assist providers in a safe recovery environment.

The role requires an active LPN or RN license in Colorado, CPR certification, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to CMS sites. Experience with substance use disorders is preferred but not required.