MAT Registered Nurse (RN)

PrimeCare Medical Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

401k with match

Job summary

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is seeking a dedicated MAT Registered Nurse (RN) to work part-time on the day shift in the medical department at the Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, PA.

The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care for the MAT program, coordinating care, and ensuring accurate documentation in EMR systems. Qualifications include PA RN licensure, clinical decision-making, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• PA RN license required.
• Experience with MAT program a plus.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for MAT program per PCM policies.
• Coordinate MAT care and dosing.
• Maintain secure EMR records and documentation.
• Record and report patient status and progress.
• Manage records for controlled substances and narcotics.
• Conduct sick calls and provide treatment per protocol.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication

Multitasking

MAT coordination

Education

PA RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working MAT Registered Nurse (RN) to work part-time on the day shift in the medical department at the Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, PA.

Available Shift:PT Day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, every other weekend)

Job Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel. In addition, the Registered Nurse will also maintain, update and work with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure. Other responsibilities will include:

• Deliver nursing care for Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PCM Policies and Procedures. Ensures that nursing practice complies with established nursing standards, and scope of practice limitations.
• Function as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse and coordinate care for all patients receiving medications for Substance Use Disorder.
• Assigning and directing the MAT nursing staff and overseeing the patient care being distributed.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of daily dosing of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.
• Act as MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility and outside agencies.
• Coordinate care for all MAT Patients and/or applicable candidates by obtaining records, coordinating care and making appropriate referrals.
• Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
• Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director
• Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients and participate in the formulation of the plan of care
• Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record

This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Benefits

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, and a 401k with match.

Requirements

The RN is a fast-paced position, and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. Other requirements include:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Clinical decision-making ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.