Medicating Nurse Part-time

CASA Inc.; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CASA Inc. in New Haven, CT is seeking a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to administer methadone under MAAS policies. The role requires compliance with clinical and administrative regulations, accurate daily reporting, and thorough documentation of client services and any incidents.

Candidates should have a CT LPN or RN license, strong communication skills, and experience in medication-assisted treatment or community-based settings. Covid-19 vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• CT license required (LPN or RN).
• Experience with automated medicating system preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with African-Origin/Latino communities preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Medication assisted treatment or community-based experience preferred.
• Covid-19 vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Administers methadone per MAAS policy and procedures.
• Complies with clinical and administrative requirements including physician orders, daily reporting, and documentation of all client services, incidents, and accidents.
• Follows policies for opening, administering methadone, and daily closing procedures.

Education

LPN license (CT)

Registered Nurse license (CT)

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