Pay or shift range: $29 USD to $42 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description
The OBAT Nurse will ensure that all data is collected and entered into the appropriate systems, and that follow up
with patients to coordinate appointments is completed and documented. The position works in conjunction with the
Nurse Manager and CNO. The Nurse demonstrates excellent decision-making skills, problem solving, and attention
to detail. The position is responsible for highly sensitive information, which requires a clear understanding of medical
and behavioral health confidentiality.
Essential Duties and Major responsibilities:
Organization & coordination of SUD schedules, distribution of patients across sites and provider time
blocks. Management of provider registry for patient receiving MAT.
Be the patient contact and point person for accurate information for patients and providers regarding
protocols for MOUD and patient education materials.
Patient contact link for patient counseling, as well as patient contact link for primary care.
Provide support during screening, intake, induction, and stabilization & maintenance phases of patient
treatment.
Participate in dual diagnosis group and peer driven groups.
Conduct nurse visits for initial assessment and follow up appointments.
Required to attend mandatory program meetings and training.
Complete case management initial assessment to determine case management needs.
Develop individualized case management plan in coordination with the member and provider to reach timely
and appropriate diagnosis.
Tracking, follow-up and reporting of all diagnostic services, diagnostic test results, referrals for diagnostic
tests, tracking of results, and closing the loop for all test results.
Communication with providers, patients, and the patient's families when appropriate
Plan, coordinate, monitor, evaluate and document progress toward meeting goals and objectives on the
case management plan.
Attend any mandated continuing education/training.
Maintains the treatment database with health information for those patients enrolled in the program and
pertinent to any associated grants.
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the mission of the health center.
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
Works independently on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects as needed. Perform related duties
as required and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Massachusetts nursing license (RN or LPN)
1-2 years' experience working as a RN/LPN
Strong understanding of substance use disorders
Organized
Caring and compassionate
Supervision Received: Reports to Director of Nursing for operations, Lead MAT physician for clinical.
Supervision Exercised: Program Assigned Medical Assistant
Environmental Working Conditions: Normal medical office environment of a busy Community Health Center
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Associates or better
Bachelors or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Registered Nurse
BLS
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