FT Day-Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm (no weekends, no holidays and no on call)
Position Summary
The MAT Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders within a correctional healthcare setting. This role is responsible for administering MAT medications, conducting nursing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with the MAT provider and interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and compliant care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Administer MAT medications according to provider orders and facility protocols.
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Perform nursing assessments to monitor withdrawal symptoms, treatment response, and potential side effects.
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Conduct venipuncture and prepare laboratory specimens; track and follow up on results.
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Accurately document patient care activities, assessments, and medication administration in the electronic health record (EHR).
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Collaborate with MAT providers, nursing staff, behavioral health clinicians, and security personnel to ensure coordinated care.
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Educate patients on treatment adherence, safety, and harm-reduction strategies.
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Maintain accurate medication inventory and ensure compliance with DEA, state, and facility regulations for controlled substances.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and reporting related to MAT services.
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Assist with discharge planning to support treatment continuity post-release.
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Support staff training and education on MAT procedures and compliance standards.
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Perform other nursing duties as needed to ensure smooth program operations.
Qualifications
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Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.
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Prior experience in corrections, behavioral health, or addiction treatment preferred.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Proficiency in medication administration, injections, and phlebotomy.
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Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a secure environment while adhering to safety and security protocols.
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Knowledge of MAT protocols, controlled substance handling, and applicable federal/state regulations.
Organizational Expectations
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Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
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Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
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Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
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Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
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Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
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Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
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Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
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Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
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Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
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Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
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Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.
- May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
