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Nurse RN (PRN)

Community Medical Services

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Posted Aug 28

Unit
Psych

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Role

Term
Per Diem
Setting
Outpatient
Accepts
RN

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About this role

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse to process specimens and provide outpatient medication and treatment services for those with opioid use disorder. In your role as a PRN Nurse, you’ll work under the supervision of the Clinic Manager to conduct required testing, maintain the medication inventory, audit records, and assist medical providers in providing a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us.

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 for part-time employees that includes:

  • Paid sick
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  • 401K retirement plan with match

We’re looking for someone who

  • Prefers a part-time schedule.
  • Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office.
  • Likes to chat—you won’t be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be having conversations with them throughout your shift

To thrive in this role, you must be able to

  • Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
  • Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use and mental health concerns
  • Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
  • Process point-of-care urine drug screens per company policy
  • Prepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana)
  • Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion
  • Report diversion to proper internal authorities
  • Maintain accurate client records in company’s EHR system
  • Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions per company policy
  • Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients
  • Deliver medications to external facilities
  • Order necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies
  • Maintain accurate medication inventory records
  • Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
  • Administer CPR if necessary
  • Must be able to collect and process phlebotomy/venipuncture and capillary testing as ordered by provider.

Requirements

  • Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
  • CPR Certification Required
  • Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
  • Valid Driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance (satisfactory driving record for 39 months)
  • Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required
  • Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms
  • Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records
  • Must have reliable transportation

Notice to Wisconsin Employees

  • All new hires must provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccinations.
  • In addition, new hires should have a current flu vaccination or be willing to receive one.
  • Medical or religious exemptions for the flu vaccine are permitted. CMS will provide exemption forms, which must be completed and submitted prior to the start date.

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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.

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Requirements

  • Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
  • CPR Certification Required
  • Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
  • Valid Driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance (satisfactory driving record for 39 months)
  • Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required
  • Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms
  • Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records
  • Must have reliable transportation

Place

City
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Median rent
$1,059/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$54,234/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
3% below the national average

Milwaukee area index 96.9, where 100 is the national average.

Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, blending brewing heritage with a revitalized downtown and lively arts scene. The Historic Third Ward offers loft living, galleries, and the riverwalk. Summer festivals, brick breweries, and Midwestern affordability give out-of-state nurses a grounded city with real character.

Map showing the location of Milwaukee, WI
Approximate location in Milwaukee, WI. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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