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Community Medical Services

Vancouver, Washington

Posted Sep 8

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Unit and setting
Psych · Outpatient Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances.
License
RN or LPN licenseLicensed LPN or RN in state of employment

Do you qualify?

License
Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
License
Valid Driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance (satisfactory driving record for 39 months)
Certification
CPR certification required
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Must have reliable transportation
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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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Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
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Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms
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Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records
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#NUR
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About Community Medical Services
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Our Commitment
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Other Conditions

Preferred

Experience
Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Washington staff postingsWashington staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $76/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $69/hr, across 1,332 postings.
Tuition assistance
Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
More benefits (8)
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance
  • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
  • 401K retirement plan with match
  • Ongoing professional development

The role and schedule

Patients
Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances.

The workplace

Community Medical Services logo
Community Medical Services
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

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

Original listing

Posted on Community Medical Services’ careers page.

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Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. In your role as a dosing 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 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

Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office. Enjoys a consistent schedule. Likes to chat—you won’t be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be having conversations with them all day.

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

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

#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.

What's around it?

In Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent
$1,702/mo
Household income
$81,338/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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