Nurse - Dosing *Sign-on Bonus
Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.

Sign on Bonus:

2k for LPNs

3k for RNs
Schedule 32 hours per week (can be flexible with start time)

Job Summary:
It is the mission of the to help opiate addicted individuals achieve a recovering lifestyle. This mission is accomplished through the use of methadone medication as a treatment agent (either through the modality of detoxification or maintenance) and by intensive outpatient individual and groupcounseling, weekly drug screening, and added services including case management, HIV/AIDS treatment, and family/couples counseling as needed.
It is your job as Dosing Nurse to support our mission in your day-to-day responsibilities as indicated below.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Not applicable

Requirements for the Position

Professional Qualifications:

• Current RN or LPN license in
• One year substance abuse or psychiatric experience preferred
• Current CPR certification

Personal Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to work with mentally ill and/or/substance abusing individuals in a respectful, compassionate, and supportive manner
• Must be able to work within a multidisciplinary team as well as independently
• A COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position. One COVID-19 shot is acceptable, contingent on the individual receiving the second shot within the allotted time frame.

Physical Characteristics:

• Not applicable

Essential Functions of Position:

• Assessment of each client for appropriateness to receive methadone dose
• Accurate use of breathalyzer
• Accurate dose preparation
• Accurate preparation of take home doses
• Documentation of all medication dispensed
• Proper documentation of spilled, wasted medication
• Maintain safety (alarm, safe, dosing only with security staff present)
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Able to set consistent limits with clients
• Accurate documentation of methadone inventory
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Nursing Manual
• Provide health education as needed
• Maintain Universal Precautions

*Direct care nursing staff with a history of substance abuse must have a minimum of three years of sobriety and non-use.

Salary:Commensurate with experience.
This is a non-exempt position

Required Training: As determined by supervisor

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