Mat registered nurse (rn)

PrimeCare Medical Inc. is looking for dedicated and hard-working MAT Registered Nurse (RN) to work part-time on the day shift in the medical department at the Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, PA.

Available Shift: PT Day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, every other weekend)

Job Responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse will primarily be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel.
• In addition, the Registered Nurse will also maintain, update and work with electronic medical records and ensure that they are secure.
• Other responsibilities will include:
• Deliver nursing care for Medication Assisted Treatment Program in accordance with PCM Policies and Procedures. Ensures that nursing practice complies with established nursing standards, and scope of practice limitations.
• Function as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse and coordinate care for all patients receiving medications for Substance Use Disorder.
• Assigning and directing the MAT nursing staff and overseeing the patient care being distributed.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining security requirements.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of daily dosing of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.
• Act as MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility and outside agencies.
• Coordinate care for all MAT Patients and/or applicable candidates by obtaining records, coordinating care and making appropriate referrals.
• Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Conducting sick call for inmate/patients and provide treatment illnesses and injuries, defined by written protocol and approved by PCM Medical Director.
• Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients and participate in the formulation of the plan of care.
• Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record.

This position provides a 2-week orientation period where you will be training on-the-job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Benefits

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, and a 401k with match.

Requirements

The RN is a fast-paced position, and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. Other requirements include:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Clinical decision-making ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency.
• Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship.