RN or LVN Staff Nurse - Early Morning Hours

WTCR; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance reimbursement (ICHRA)

Paid time off

Holidays & sick leave

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

WTCR in Amarillo, TX is seeking a part-time staff nurse to perform critical nursing duties on the front lines of opioid treatment. The role includes patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an approved nursing program, licensed in Texas (RN or LVN), with strong documentation and communication skills. Eligible for PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing education program.
• Licensed in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas.
• Administer medications accurately and efficiently.
• Assess patient health status through observation and data collection.
• Administer lab tests and collect specimens as ordered.
• Maintain accurate medication and inventory records.
• Use clear case presentation language with the treatment team.
• Communicate respectfully with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care under physician supervision.
• Provide information about the clinical situation of patients.
• Administer medications and manage orders as directed.
• Monitor and document patient status and responses to treatment.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Lab testing

Inventory management

Team communication

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

If you want to make a difference on the front lines of the opioid crisis, we want your help! We offer competitive pay, health benefits, 401(k) with a generous employer match, PTO, and a schedule that gives you your afternoons and nights off!

WTCR is one of the longest-serving medication assisted treatment networks in Texas, offering methadone and buprenorphine treatment and counseling for individuals suffering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our patients so that they may disrupt the cycle of OUD and have their best chance for a long-term meaningful recovery.

The staff nurse performs assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of a WTCR physician. These duties include providing required information about the clinical situation of patients, medication administration and patient assessment, inventory management, and medical order management.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of an approved nursing education program.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (or equivalent) in the State of Texas.

Skills and Knowledge

• Administer medications accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in determining the physical and mental health status of patients through patient observation, assessment, and collection of health-related data.
• Administer required lab tests, obtain urine toxicology screens, and/or draw blood or other bodily fluids from patients as ordered.
• Maintain accurate medication and inventory records.
• Use a uniform language of case presentation when discussing patient cases.
• Communicate respectfully with patients and members of the treatment team.

Other

• Satisfactory criminal history and registry clearances.
• Satisfactory pre-employment drug screen as required by the State of Texas.

Hours/Benefits

• Early morning hours, Mon. – Fri. 5:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Sat. 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Health insurance reimbursement benefit (ICHRA)
• Paid time off, holidays, & sick leave
• 401(k) with employer match

Location

• Position is based in Amarillo, TX

Job Type: Part-time