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Job Description

Job Description

We have a part-time position available for an LPN or RN at our West Des Moines , Iowa clinic . We offer a competitive hourly wage.

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Job Title : Medication for Opioid Use Treatment (MOUD) Nurse

Reports To : Pharmacy Operations Supervisor

Job Summary : This flex position will provide comprehensive medical care within scope of practice to clinic patients by cooperating with other medical professionals in a team environment, while maintaining professional medical standards. The primary responsibility will be to administer medications to patients in treatment. Secondarily, this position will provide nursing expertise to various areas of the clinic. Responsibilities or coverage can include any of our practice areas. As part of UCS Healthcare, team members will follow all laws and regulations, including those at the Federal, State, and Local level. They will also adhere to all UCS policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality, HIPAA / 42CFR part 2, and all CARF requirements. All team members will operate in alignment with UCS Healthcare’s core values, work effectively in a team environment, provide or support patient-centered services, and strive to assist UCS Healthcare in delivering the highest level of care.

Essential Functions (90%) :

Administration of Medication

• Administer medications to patients in treatment.
• Count client medications and initiate call backs to monitor for diversion or abuse / misuse.
• Make appropriate request to provider when medication dosage change is indicated and carry out those orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist clients with guest dosing.
• Reviewing patient's prescriptions and OTC medications to ensure they are properly prescribed and to assess whether client is aware of adverse reactions.
• Communicate patient status through legible and precise documentation.
• Review eight-point criteria for take home medications.

Nursing

Departmental Communication and Support

Other Functions (10%) :

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Supervisory Responsibility : NA

This job description is not exhaustive and does not encompass a complete list of duties or responsibilities required for this role. Responsibilities, duties, and tasks may evolve or be modified at any time, with or without prior notice.

Part-time. Monday-Friday, 2 : 00 - 5 : 00 PM at our MAT Clinic