RN or LVN Staff Nurse - Early Morning Hours

WTCR; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

WTCR in Odessa, TX is seeking a staff nurse to join our medication-assisted treatment team. You will perform nursing duties, administer medications, assess patients, and collaborate with physicians.

This full-time role offers health benefits, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, and a schedule with afternoons and nights off, plus opportunities to support patients overcoming opioid use disorder.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing education program.
• Licensed in good standing as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (or equivalent) qualified to practice in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Lab testing & phlebotomy

Medication records maintenance

Clinical communication

Team communication

Education

Approved nursing education program

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.

Hours/Benefits

• Early morning hours, Mon. – Fri. 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Sat. 5:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
• Paid holidays, personal days, sick leave, and leave for approved continuing education courses.
• Health insurance reimbursement benefit (ICHRA)
• 401(k) with employer match.

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) qualified to practice 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.

Location

• Position is based in Odessa, TX, and rotates between our Odessa and Midland locations as directed.

Job Type: Full-time