Nurse - PRN

Community Medical Services; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401K retirement plan with match

Job summary

A leading outpatient treatment provider in Fargo is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver medication and treatment services for individuals facing opioid use disorder. This part-time position involves monitoring clients' health, administering prescribed medications, and maintaining record accuracy under medical supervision. Ideal candidates should have an LPN or RN license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation for site visits. A supportive work environment is emphasized, with benefits including sick leave and a 401K retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation for travel to assigned sites.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered by CMS providers.
• Monitor clients' behavioral and physical symptoms.
• Document medication administration and client records.

Skills

Medication administration accuracy

Monitoring behavioral patterns

Vital signs and specimen collection

Education

Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment

CPR Certification

Job description

Schedule

One day per week 6am-1pm, every other Saturday 7am-9am

Pay

$30-$32

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for those with opioid use disorder. In your role as a PRN Nurse, you’ll work under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Director of Medical and Nursing Operations to conduct required testing, maintain the medication inventory, audit records, and assist medical providers in providing a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us.

As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for part-time employees that includes:

• Paid sick
• 401K retirement plan with match

We’re looking for someone who

• Prefers a part-time schedule.
• Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office.
• Likes to chat—you won’t be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be having conversations with them throughout your shift

To thrive in this role, you must be able to

• Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
• Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use and mental health concerns
• Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
• Process point-of-care urine drug screens per company policy
• Prepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana)
• Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion
• Report diversion to proper internal authorities
• Maintain accurate client records in company’s EHR system
• Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions per company policy
• Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients
• Deliver medications to external facilities
• Order necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies
• Maintain accurate medication inventory records
• Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
• Administer CPR if necessary
• Must be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider.

Requirements

• Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
• CPR Certification Required
• Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
• Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms
• Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records
• Must have reliable transportation

About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication‑assisted treatment and one‑on‑one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Our Commitment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Conditions

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.