Medicating Nurse Part-time

Chemical-Abuse-Services-Agenc; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemical-Abuse-Services-Agenc is seeking a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to administer methadone in a clinical setting in Connecticut. You will follow MAAS policies, ensure full documentation, and maintain daily logs and communication channels with the care team.

Ideal candidates have experience with medication-assisted treatment or community-based programs, strong communication skills, and Covid-19 vaccination.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut license as an LPN or RN.
• Experience with automated medicating system preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with African-Origin/Latino community preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Medication assisted treatment or community based organization or related experience preferred.
• Covid-19 vaccination completed.

Responsibilities

• Administers methadone per MAAS policy and procedures.
• Complies with clinical and administrative requirements related to client services and documentation.
• Follows policies for opening, administering methadone and daily closing procedures.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Automated medicating system

Community outreach

Education

Connecticut LPN or RN license

Tools

Automated medicating system

Job description

Description

• Administers methadone per MAAS policy and procedures


• Complies with clinical and administrative requirements related to client services as outlined in policies and all applicable regulations- including physician’s orders, daily reporting, daily communication log, documentation of all client services, incidents and accidents.


• Follows all policies and procedures related to opening, administering methadone and daily closing procedures

Requirements

• Valid State of Connecticut license as an LPN or Registered Nurse


• Experience with an automated medicating system preferred


• Ability to work effectively with African-Origin/Latino (a) community preferred


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Medication assisted treatment or community based organization or related experience preferred


• Covid-19 Full Vaccination