RN — MOUD & Community Health Specialist

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

403(b) Employee Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Licensure supervision

Job summary

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington in Seattle is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the CReW program, focusing on MOUD and coordinated care for adults with substance use disorders. This full-time, 40-hour role involves direct client care, health assessments, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Starting at $45.00 per hour, DOE, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, HSA/FSA, PTO, holidays, a 403(b) plan, EAP, and licensure

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
• Registration as an RN with WA Department of Health.
• Familiarity and experience with administering long-acting injectable buprenorphine in an outpatient setting, or strong interest in training for this specialized skill.
• Pass background check through Washington State Patrol.
• This position is a full time, M-F, first shift position, although flexibility in schedule and hours may be required for program needs.
• 1 year experience working with vulnerable populations (homelessness, mental illness, or substance use disorders).
• Ability to outreach and engage individuals who are ambivalent about health care and treatment.
• Core knowledge or ability to quickly learn Electronic Medical Records, tracking systems, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative in role development and act as a role model on care coordination and health promotion to other staff in the agency.
• Ability to explain treatments and conditions to adults of varying processing abilities.
• Active Driver’s license with reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations daily.

Responsibilities

• Health assessment, screening and coordination.
• Carry out health screenings focused on substance use disorders and related health conditions.
• Determine clinical needs and levels of care where referrals may be needed.
• Assist clinicians and medical team in screening for common medical concerns such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, etc.
• Assist clients on obtaining medical lab results and metabolic panels as needed.
• Supervise and periodically review quality of services provided to patients.
• Obtain records from outside primary care providers to receive current medication lists and reports of health concerns.
• Assess patient physical health needs, including wounds, and refer out as needed.

Skills

Bedside manner

Communication skills

Driver's license

Explain treatments

Health education

EMR familiarity

Tracking systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or BSN Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Tracking systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington in Seattle is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the CReW program, focusing on MOUD and coordinated care for adults with substance use disorders. This full-time, 40-hour role involves direct client care, health assessments, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Starting at $45.00 per hour, DOE, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, HSA/FSA, PTO, holidays, a 403(b) plan, EAP, and licensure