MAT Medication Dispensing Nurse — Part-Time, Onsite

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,319 - 39,105; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Retirement 401(a) Plan

Paid Time Off

Vacation Days: 22/year

Sick Days: 15/year

Holiday Days: 15/year

Tuition Benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a Part-time Medication Dispensing Nurse to support the Adult Outpatient Program (ARTS). The role includes dispensing medications, collecting samples, and conducting breathalyzer tests, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires working at ARTS sites in Denver, Arvada, and Aurora on a rotating schedule, about 24 hours per week onsite, with potential Saturday hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of nursing, nursing assistance, dispensing medication, and/or related experience.
• Current Colorado LPN or RN license.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect and handle patient samples for diagnosis and treatment.
• Administer medications such as Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone, Antabuse, and extended-release injectable naltrexone as prescribed.
• Transport narcotic medications following DEA/state/federal rules and ARTS policies.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and health conditions; draw blood for labs and administer TB tests.
• Work across ARTS locations on a rotating schedule; may include Saturdays as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation accuracy

Problem-solving under pressure

HIPAA compliance

Education

LPN or RN license

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR) system

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a Part-time Medication Dispensing Nurse to support the Adult Outpatient Program (ARTS). The role includes dispensing medications, collecting samples, and conducting breathalyzer tests, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires working at ARTS sites in Denver, Arvada, and Aurora on a rotating schedule, about 24 hours per week onsite, with potential Saturday hours.