Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
Sequim, WA

Dispensing Nurse II- RN

aried hours and days. Monday-Friday 5:30am-2pm, Saturdays 5:30am-10:30am As a Dispensing Nurse II - RN, you will: * Administer Methadone or Buprenorphine/Naloxone or Monotherapy Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) as ordered by the Medical Director and staff providers * Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patient) * Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, and JHC * Conducts breath alcohol testing, urine collection and processing, reading test results as needed; ensures accurate completion of all forms documenting these procedures * Works within scope of license to include measure and record patients' vital signs, nursing-level physical assessment, patient care or treatment (to include wound care), and patient education * Assess patient physical condition, reporting observations to providers either verbally or in writing * Alert treatment staff of any observed changes in patient status * Enter and update prescriptions and medications in the patients electronic health record * Accurately chart patient encounters and patient incidents within the required guidelines * Record all inter-agency communications relating to the patient in a timely manner upholding all applicable guidelines * Explain the proper use of dispensed medication and its effects to patients * Maintain current statistical records * Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave What are the Required Qualifications for this position? * Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; current RN license in the state of Washington; unrestricted license to practice within the state of Washington * Three years of experience in a clinic setting * Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience * Knowledge of the current medical practices in primary care, mental health, and addiction medicine * Knowledge of substance use disorders and their effects on individuals, families, and communities * Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHRs) * Exceptional personal and ethical boundaries, empathy, and effective communications skills * Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the JHC. Understands the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery * Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally * Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution * Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite * Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation * Uphold all current vaccine requirements for employment * Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned * Valid Washington State Drivers License What are the Preferred Qualifications for this position? * CPR/First Aide Certification (if not currently a certification holder, will complete employer provided training upon hire) * Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations * Knowledge of office administrative operations, including personnel management, and compliance * Excellent organization skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks * Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills * Demonstrate initiative, work independently with little supervision * American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply