Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - MOUD Jail Program (Addiction)

Comprehensive Healthcare; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Comprehensive Healthcare is expanding its MOUD Jail Program in Yakima, WA. The RN/LPN role supports the Addiction treatment team, delivering daily medication-assisted treatment to jail clients and coordinating with outpatient services.

The position offers new-grad-friendly entry, varied 4–10 hour shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates hold an RN or LPN license in WA or a compact state, and must pass post-offer screening.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Washington or Compact State.
• Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• New grads are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administering medications and monitoring clients’ symptoms and response to medication.
• Counsel clients about medications and treatment.
• Completing nursing assessments and monitoring for signs of dyskinesia, sedation, or intoxication prior to administering medication.
• Reviewing new prescriptions for contraindications and coordinating care with healthcare providers.

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

LPN certificate

Tools

Electronic dispensing software

Job description

# Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - MOUD Jail Program (Addiction)Yakima, WA 98902## OverviewSalary Range$31.40 - $62.69 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelAssociate's degree## DescriptionComprehensive Healthcare provides innovative Behavioral and Integrated Healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative, collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.This RN/LPN position supports our Opioid Treatment department, a new program which will help us increase access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. The program currently provides medication assisted treatment daily to clients and services to other hard-to-access populations throughout the greater Yakima community. This position will provide treatment daily to individuals in jail, and soon in a mobile medication unit in the community. Support is also provided to the outpatient opioid treatment program, which doses methadone.**NEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.*** Schedule: 4–10-hour shifts* Pay Ranges: **LPN: $31.40- $47.10 and RN: $41.79- $62.69*** **$15,000 Sign On Bonus for RNs or $7,500 for LPN's*** Health Benefits**Responsibilities:*** Administering medications and monitoring clients’ symptoms & response to medication* Utilizing electronic dispensing software for medication administration* Counseling clients about medications and treatment* Completing nursing assessments and monitoring for symptoms of dyskinesia, sedation, or intoxication prior to administering any medication* Reviewing all new prescriptions for contraindications and coordinating care with other healthcare providers as needed to ensure safe treatment.* Monitoring supply levels of methadone, suboxone, and dispensing supplies; completing daily inventory; and following protocol for receiving shipments.* Assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated* Completing all clinical documentation in timely and client-centered manner**Qualifications:*** Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing or LPN Certificate Completion* Active RN or LPN license in Washington or Compact State**Comprehensive Healthcare is a NHSC HRSA - STAR Loan Repayment Program Eligible Program**In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.