MOUD & Primary Care RN - Harm Reduction Focus

Health Care for the Homeless; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care for the Homeless is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct clinical nursing care in a low-barrier MAT clinic and designated primary care time. You will support MOUD initiation and continuation, administer medications, educate clients, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes harm reduction, patient-centered care, and adherence to HIPAA and safety policies in an on-site clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; Associates degree with 5 years direct experience in addictions medicine.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments in medical and addiction care contexts and plan of care with the team.
• Use trauma-informed, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing approaches.
• Safely administer medications, immunizations, injections, and manage inventory per policy.
• Provide patient education on MOUD, overdose prevention, naloxone, and risk-reduction.
• Coordinate care across primary care, behavioral health, and support services.
• Document in EMR timely and participate in daily huddles and quality activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Independent decision making

Team player

Ability to cope with interruptions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate degree + 5 years addictions medicine experience

Maryland RN licensure

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Health Care for the Homeless is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct clinical nursing care in a low-barrier MAT clinic and designated primary care time. You will support MOUD initiation and continuation, administer medications, educate clients, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes harm reduction, patient-centered care, and adherence to HIPAA and safety policies in an on-site clinic setting.