Dispensing Nurse (RN or LPN) (50841)

The Registered Nurse (RN) will support and assist individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders to obtain necessary skills, counseling, medication management and support services to improve their quality of life and level of functioning. The RN will work in a variety of settings within the clinic to include our primary care clinic and our dispensing unit.

Specific duties and day-to-day tasks of the Registered Nurse (RN) are prompted by assignments, and by requirements to fulfill responsibilities established by the Supervisor. These duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Administers Methadone or Buprenorphine/Naloxone or Mono Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subtex) as ordered by the staff providers to maintain accurate accounting of all medical received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patient).
• Conducts daily monitoring of patient’s needs and care of all patients reporting to the opiate treatment (OTP) clinic.
• Maintains the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, and clinic.
• Performs breath alcohol testing, urinalysis testing and blood draws as needed, reading test results, ensures accurate completion of all forms involved in these procedures.
• Conducts ongoing physical, emotional and chemical assessment, and evaluation of clients. Alerts treatment staff of any observed changes in patient’s status.
• Maintains knowledge of, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and laws, as well as company policies and procedures regarding dispensing and medication assisted treatment.
• Accurately charts patients encounters and incidents through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Records all inter-agency communications relating to the patient in a timely manner.
• Explains the proper use of dispensed medication and its effects to clients.
• Maintains current statistical records.
• Collaborates with staff providers and the treatment team when making decisions about patient’s needs for nursing care.
• Coordinates and administers dosing procedures with the local jail.
• Performs other duties

Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a licensed RN in good standing with the State of Washington
• Must maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and must be insurable through our company.

Required:
• Three (3) year’s of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of the current medical practices in primary care, mental health and addiction medicine.
• Knowledge and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI requirements.
• Knowledge of common office and administrative procedures.
• Skills in the operation of a personal computer and standard office programs and equipment.
• Ability to maintain good personal and ethical boundaries, display empathy and good communications kills.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment and understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the Quinault Wellness Center, understanding the role of trauma, historical, community, family and personal experience in wellness and recovery.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and outside agencies.
• Must pass criminal background investigation, reference inquiry, and vaccine mandate attestation requirements of either having been vaccinated or present documentation needed for a medical or religious exemption.

Preferred:
• Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience strongly preferred.