Nurse Standards Specialist

Description Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nursing Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager and the Regional Operations Director, this role will coordinate the delivery of care services, including but not limited to, communicable disease testing and treatment coordination, delivery of medications to outside residential settings, serve as the contact for specialty pharmacies and assist clinics is providing overall support and linkage to care. As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued. Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package 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 We're looking for someone who: Has experience working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals. Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office. Brings residential experience and knowledge of psychotropic medications. Responsibilities: Ensuring fidelity of care for specialized disease processes including HCV, HBV, and HIV Coordination of care for admissions, stays, and discharges to level of care facilities Works with specialty pharmacies for coordination of specialty medication deliveries Monitors each respective clinic to ensure there is adequate supply of specialty medication on hand Maintains all documentation for testing and treatment of communicable diseases Maintains oversight of all medication deliveries to outside agencies, including weekly monitoring of trip logs, nursing documentation, and ensuring QuickBase is accurate Notifies Nursing Manager, RD, and DON 30 days prior to MOU expiring Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider Follows all medical provider orders Monitors 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 Obtains vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples Processes point of care urine drug screens per company policy Prepares take-home medication (n/a in Montana) Monitors medication administration closely to prevent diversion Reports diversion to proper internal authorities Maintains accurate client records in the company’s EHR system Documents medication errors and responds to adverse medical reactions per company policy Arranges temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients Delivers medications to external facilities Orders necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies Orders necessary medications (n/a in Montana) Maintains accurate medication inventory records Adheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations Administers CPR, if necessary Requirements Licensed LPN or RN in state(s) of employment CPR Certification Required Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required Basic to intermediate computer knowledge Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail Culturally competent and sensitive to client and employee needs Ability to communicate clearly and effectively between all organizational levels and with outside providers Participates in continuing education and/or other job-related training Adheres to and enforces company policies and procedures The ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier is required. Frequent use of Microsoft office products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The ability to use the internet and various web browser software is required. Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. Some lifting may be required. Frequent and prolonged typing and frequent and prolonged operation of computers, keyboards, and telephones required. #NUR About Community Medical Services Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking. Our Commitment We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other Conditions 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.