Description:
PrimeCare Medical is looking for a dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinical Coordinator in the medical department at the Bucks County Department of Corrections in Doylestown, PA.
This position requires 40 hours of on-site care per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Job Responsibilities:
The MAT Clinical Coordinator will primarily be responsible for coordinating care and administering detox medications for patients receiving medications for substance use disorder. Other responsibilities will include:
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team of PCM nurses, providers, security, administration, and community providers.
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Responsible for coordination and implementation of daily dosing of MAT medications in accordance with facility procedures and PCM dosing policy.
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Act as MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility and outside agencies.
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Coordinate care for all MAT patients and/or applicable candidates by obtaining records, coordinating care and making appropriate referrals.
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Maintain security / privacy of all medical records. Maintain documentation and communicate in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing patient confidentiality.
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Screen for appropriate referrals to providers for MAT, ensure all follow-up tasks are created.
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Ensure strict compliance to all applicable pharmacy regulations for ordering, storing and administration of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
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Monitor stock inventories of supplies and equipment and alerts head nurse of needs.
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Obtain regular lab specimens as required by MAT program policy.
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Assist patients with community reentry by linking to community MAT providers, obtaining ROIs and faxing all pertinent records ttend scheduled Interdisciplinary Team Meetings for MAT weekly. Keep recorded minutes.
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Report data as required and participate in program evaluation. Maintain ongoing records pertaining to MAT patients for quarterly and yearly statistics.
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Receive and give inter-shift report to ensure continuity of care and to disseminate pertinent information necessary to the functioning of the oncoming shift.
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Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions and progress of /patients and participate in the formulation of the plan of MAT care.
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All other duties as assigned
Benefits:
PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:
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Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Hourly rate $35.00 - $45.00
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Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
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Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
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Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
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Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.
Requirements:
Requirements:.
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Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state in which the facility is located.
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Experience in correctional health care delivery system helpful as well as experience in MAT.
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Ability to communicate effectively.
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Demonstrate clinical competency.
Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!
