Delivery Nurse

Overview

Shift: Monday- Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, rotating Saturday once a month as needed

 

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Delivery Nurse. Under the supervision of the Regional Nursing Manager, the Delivery Nurse is responsible for preparing medication doses and delivering them to DRC institutions participating in the MAT Program via their personal vehicle. The Nurse will be required to work inside the Department of Corrections, administering medication to clients; assisting medical providers; conducting required testing; maintaining medication inventory and auditing records; and providing support to the overall operations of the clinic. Above all, the Nurse is responsible for providing client-centered care in a professional environment.

 

As you join our mission to help those suffering from substance use disorders reclaim their lives, expect to thrive in a comfortable, welcoming, and fun environment where you are valued for the work you do, championed by passionate leaders, and equipped with the tools and ongoing training you need to achieve your goals. 

 

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

 

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• 401K retirement plan with match
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development 

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and/or prepare medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider.
• Prepare take-home medication to deliver to external DRC institutions.
• Obtains, enters, and follows all medical provider orders.
• Coordinate care with DRC medical/nursing staff and CMS teams to facilitate proper deliveries and report diversion attempts.
• Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concerns.
• Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples as necessary.
• Process point-of-care urine drug screens per company policy as necessary.
• Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion.
• Report diversion to proper internal authorities.
• Maintain accurate client records in company’s HER system.
• Documents medication errors and responds to adverse medical reactions per company and DRC company policy.
• Arranges temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients.
• Orders necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies for DRC sites as necessary.
• Orders, receives, and inventories necessary medications to complete dosing or deliveries.
• Maintains accurate medication inventory records.
• Adheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations.
• Administers CPR, if necessary
• Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training.
• Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures.

SKILLS

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively between all organizational levels and with outside providers.
• Basic to intermediate computer knowledge, including the ability to navigate in electronic health records.
• General knowledge and aptitude for working independently with adults of mixed ethnic groups.
• Culturally competent and sensitive to client and employee needs.
• Demonstrated ability in medication administration accuracy and ability to maintain accurate client records.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, time-management, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to ensure compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR, Part 2.
• Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training
• Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed.

Qualifications

Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Licensed LPN or RN in state(s) of employment
• CPR (active)
• Knowledge of signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms required
• Experience in the field of substance use disordered preferred but not required
• Motor Vehicle Valid state-issued driver’s license and MVR clearance is required; a 39-month MVR is required for any applican