MAT Medication Dispensing Nurse - Recovery Support

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,808 - 61,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement 401(a) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora is seeking a Medication Dispensing Nurse to support ARTS MAT programs. Responsibilities include collecting samples, urinalysis, breathalyzer testing, and administering medications like Methadone and Suboxone across ARTS locations on a rotating schedule.

Position entails early morning hours (5:00am) Monday–Friday with possible Saturday shifts, and working on-site at ARTS clinics in Denver, Arvada, and Aurora.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years nursing, nursing assistance, dispensing medication, or related experience.
• Valid LPN/RN license with Colorado DORA required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for treatment appropriateness.
• Assess needs for physical exams and report to physicians/counselors.
• Administer medications (Methadone, Suboxone, Naltrexone, Antabuse, injectable naltrexone).
• Transport narcotics securely per DEA/State/Federal rules.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient engagement

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN/RN license (Colorado DORA)

Tools

EHR system

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora is seeking a Medication Dispensing Nurse to support ARTS MAT programs. Responsibilities include collecting samples, urinalysis, breathalyzer testing, and administering medications like Methadone and Suboxone across ARTS locations on a rotating schedule.

Position entails early morning hours (5:00am) Monday–Friday with possible Saturday shifts, and working on-site at ARTS clinics in Denver, Arvada, and Aurora.