Registered Nurse (RN) - MAT

UCS Healthcare; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

UCS Healthcare in Ottumwa, Iowa, is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) to support our MAT program. The RN will provide comprehensive medical care, collaborate with a clinical team, and maintain professional standards.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, and on-site testing, with duties expanding across multiple care areas as needed. Minimum qualifications include an unrestricted Iowa RN license and CPR; preferred BSN or higher.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Iowa RN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Venipuncture skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients in MAT program.
• Perform nursing assessments and H&Ps on admissions/readmissions.
• Review prescriptions and OTC meds for safety and awareness of adverse effects.
• Perform TB tests and other ordered tests; record results.
• Carry out venipuncture and injections as directed.
• Execute physician orders including telephone orders accurately.
• Assist physician with patient rooming and ensure compliance.
• Document patient status clearly for team and medical director.
• Make appropriate health referrals when needed.
• Count medications and monitor for diversion or misuse; initiate callbacks.
• Answer nursing/medical questions and refer as appropriate.
• Request dosage changes and implement orders promptly.
• Obtain urine samples per policy; report results.
• Review take-home medication criteria.
• Conduct daily nursing assessments for detox patients.
• Assist in guest dosing and first aid when required.
• Provide medical problem insight to staff and support patient monitoring.
• Maintain licensure and inform Medical Director of changes.

Skills

RN license (Iowa)

CPR certification

Venipuncture skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Confidentiality handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – MAT

UCS Healthcare, Ottumwa, Iowa, United States

About this position

We have a part‑time position for an RN at our Ottumwa location supporting our medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) program.

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive medical care within scope of practice to clinic patients, collaborating with a team of medical professionals and maintaining professional standards. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence. Responsibilities can include any of our practice areas.

Essential Functions

• Administer medications to patients in treatment.
• Perform nursing assessments and H&P’s on all new admissions or readmissions when necessary.
• Review patient’s prescriptions and OTC medications to ensure they are properly prescribed and assess client awareness of adverse reactions.
• Perform, interpret, record, and report on‑site TB tests and other testing as ordered by physician.
• Perform venipuncture and injections as ordered by physician.
• Carry out all physician orders including telephone orders.
• Assist the physician with clinic rooming patients and ensuring compliance.
• Record and report all observed symptoms and changes in the patient’s condition to the interdisciplinary team members and medical director if necessary.
• Communicate patient status through legible and precise documentation.
• Make appropriate health referrals whenever necessary.
• Count client medications and initiate callbacks to monitor for diversion or abuse/misuse.
• Answer all phone calls relating to nursing/medical questions and make appropriate referrals.
• Make appropriate request to provider when medication dosage change is indicated and carry out those orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Obtain urine specimens according to agency policy and federal regulation and make appropriate report of results.
• Review eight‑point criteria for take‑home medications.
• Perform daily nursing assessments on patients involved in the detoxification program.
• Assist clients with guest dosing.
• Provide first aid to patients and staff as needed and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to the staff in understanding a patient’s medical problems.
• Assist in monitoring patient activities while on center property.
• Maintain licensure as required.
• Keep the Medical Director informed of changes that occur in clinical and medical matters.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Unrestricted license in the state of Iowa as a RN.
• CPR certificate.
• Venipuncture skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and own judgment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and handle sensitive information confidentially.

Preferred Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Previous experience in treating substance use disorders.

Supervisory Responsibility

NA

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
• A valid driver’s license is required and liability insurance or an equivalent means of reliable personal transportation and coverage as travel within the state of Iowa may be necessary.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Part‑time; 24 hours a week; 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; 3 days a week, Tuesdays are required.

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.