Nurse Care Team RN

Nurse Care Team (RN)

Anchorage/Wasilla   Clinic Support

Description

Location: Alaska

Schedule: Monday in Anchorage, Tuesday in Wasilla, Wednesday remote, Friday remote.

Hours: 40hrs/week. 7am-5:30pm. 

Rate: $50/hr

Ideal Option has been working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic since our first clinic opened in 2012. With more than 80 clinics across 9 states, we continuously strive to be the nation’s leading provider of low-barrier evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our growing team and help us in our vision to give back lives, reunite families, and heal communities that are suffering from the devastating effects of substance use disorder.

We value our patients and our employees! We treat our employees like we would want to be treated ourselves: with respect and compassion. Below are some specifics on what Ideal Option offers and the role.

Benefits:

At Ideal Option, we offer our employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to recognize how important you are to the company. Current benefits include:

· Medical, vision, and dental

· Short-term and long-term disability options

· Life insurance

· Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs

· A 401K retirement program

· Pet Insurance

· Paid time off and paid holidays

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under the supervision of the VP of Clinical Operations, the Registered Nurse will visit with Ideal Option patients via phone and tele-medicine, gather pertinent data, discuss lab results, and develop life improvement strategies with patients to provide individualized treatment plans. In this role, you will work collaboratively with providers and patients to provide quality and evidence-based care.RN will assist with onsite clinical support for direct patient care. 

Registered Nurse will be onsite in Anchorage, AK on Mondays and Wasilla, AK on Tuesdays to administer injections to patients. RN will go to Fairbanks, AK once per month for injection administration. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following functions have been determined by Ideal Option to be essential to the successful performance of this position which includes but is not limited to:

• Supports patients during their initiation phase as they transition to medication for their use disorder.
• Available to assist with any medication questions specific to withdrawals, dosing techniques, reviews provider doses and dosing instructions, etc.
• Ensure timely communication to providers regarding prescription related issues, dosing questions, and abnormal lab results.
• Communicate to patient any changes to plan of care.
• Manage correspondences between the call center, providers, prescription teams, and nurse care team to ensure seamless care.
• Assist with identified barriers to care and social needs, collaborating with the patient care team to provide appropriate resources.
• Responds to patient questions and concerns regarding lab results, prescriptions, and general healthcare inquiries.
• Complies with national PHI laws including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
• Administers various types of injections, including intramuscular and subcutaneous, while following proper protocols and guidelines in clinic as needed.  
• Assess patients prior to injection administration to ensure safety and appropriateness of treatment. 
• Educate patients about the purpose, benefits, and possible side effects of injections. 
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and provide appropriate interventions if needed. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of injections and patient responses. 
• Follow strict infection control and medication administration guidelines. 
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. 
• Ensure all medications and injection supplies are stored and handled properly. 
• Stay updated on best practices, new medications, and safety regulations related to injections. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Able to think critically and problem solve
• Able to work independently and on a team
• Conflict resolution
• Organized
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds
• A knowledge of chemical dependency and its effects on individuals, families, and communities.
• Compassionate outlook for this at-risk population.
• Maintain composure under pressure

LICENSES/EDUCATION:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing Degree, BSN

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in an addiction related field preferred
• Experience in acuity-based triage preferred
• 1 year nursing experience required

WORKING ENVIORNMENT:

• General office environment: Works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, air-conditioned cubicle/office, with moderate noise levels
• Attend virtual meetings with team members and management
• Flexible working environment in office, clinic, community outreach
• Periods of stress may occur

Physical Demands:

• Sitting and standing may be required at desk or for travel
• Long periods in front of computer monitor
• Significant typing required
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Occasional squatting/kneeling/bending/twisting/reaching

Travel Requirements:

Domestic travel may be required for clinic rounds, patient care, community outreach, clinic development, and/or mandatory meetings.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Requirements

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing Degree, BSN