Medication Nurse - Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Medication Nurse - Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients.

As a nonprofit organization, CRI-Help is a qualifying employer affording our full-time employees the opportunity to begin, or continue, the process of seeking PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness). In addition, our benefits package for full-time employees is quite robust- especially the option for 100% employer-paid $0 deductible Platinum plan Medical insurance, including an additional 40% paid coverage for dependents, which accompanies our 401k with 4% match option nicely. Please see the full list of benefits below, especially the 12 paid holidays per year (we are a 24/7 facility, so not all employees will be able to take all 12 paid holidays off- but will still get paid for the holiday in addition to their hours worked).

CRI-Help is an amazing organization to be a part of and I strongly encourage you to consider joining the team! We are opening a new facility in Lincoln Heights in 2025 and will be hiring for all roles- keep referring back to https://crihelp.bamboohr.com/careers for job openings as 2024 progresses!

The Medication Nurse oversees the self-administration and compliance of residential clients’ medication, and completes supporting documentation.

If you're interested in hearing more, please read the job description below:

Basic Function:

• Oversee the self-administration and compliance of residential clients’ medication, and complete supporting documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Safeguard and observe the self-administration of approved client medications in accordance with regulations required in residential substance use disorder settings.
• Act as a liaison with Social Services Manager or Director of Nursing for medication approvals.
• Record all incoming medication in the medication inventory log, ensure medication is approved.
• Monitor clients’ ongoing medical issues and report changes to the Social Services Manager.
• Report medication responses to the appropriate physician via the Social Services Department.
• Alert Social Services Manager about all client illnesses, client accidents, injuries, and any other medical issues.
• Complete Daily Medication Review Audit.
• Update and ensure the accuracy of clients’ medication records- including logs, inventory pages, and medication administration records.
• Document medication handling notes and care coordination notes in EHR within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Skills:                   

• Excellent computer skills
• Strong organizational, follow-up and time management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to type minimum 40 wpm.
• Ability to work well within a team structure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Education/Training: 

• High School diploma, or equivalent

Experience:

• Preferred:  Experience working in a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facility.
• Preferred:  Two or more years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in substance abuse treatment

License / Certification Requirements

• EITHER – Licensed Vocational Nurse by the California Board of Vocational Nursing.

• OR – Licensed Registered Nurse by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

• Must have unexpired classroom CPR / First Aid Training certification.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently remain in stationary position, standing and / or sitting for 4-6 hours.
• Frequently crouch below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
• Occasionally lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Working in an enclosed space for periods of up to 6-8 hours.
• Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.

Special Conditions:

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Position Reports to:

• Director of Nursing

Job Type:

• Full-Time, In-Person, Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

• $30 - $40 / Hour

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Platinum Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan