Nurse RN (PRN)

Community Medical Services; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401K retirement plan with match

Job summary

Community Medical Services is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Aurora, Colorado, to provide outpatient medication and treatment services for individuals with opioid use disorder.

Responsibilities include medication administration, monitoring patient symptoms, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and be licensed to practice in Colorado.

Benefits include paid sick leave and a 401K retirement plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites.
• Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred.
• Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered by a CMS medical provider.
• Monitor vital signs and drug-related symptoms.
• Maintain accurate client records in EHR system.

Skills

Medication administration

Monitoring behavioral and physical symptoms

Record keeping

Effective communication

Education

Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

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.

Benefits

• Paid sick
• 401K retirement plan with match

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

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.

• 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

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.