Winchester, VA, USA
98 days ago
Lead Nurse - Addiction Medicine - Winchester, VA
Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Crossroads is a leading addiction treatment provider of outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT). We treat patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) using medications such as methadone and suboxone/ buprenorphine. We pride ourselves in supporting our patients’ medical and personal recoveries from substance use disorder. Starting our fight against the opioid addiction crisis in 2005, Crossroads has remained physician led and patient focused as we’ve grown to 100+ clinics across nine states. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.

Day in the Life of a Lead Nurse

Clinical

Prepare all paperwork needing MD signature

Approve/deny all medical orders per MD

Schedule annual physicals

Conduct patient education (pregnancy, hepatitis, etc.)

Review lab work with patients

Assess for over sedation

Complete charts on patients

Schedule EKG’s/review MD’s recommendation regarding EKG results with patient

Perform bottle checks as needed

Perform as Lead Pharmacy Technician

Assist Pharmacist with filing medications weekly

Ensure compliance in pharmacy based on state and federal regulations


Supervisory

Schedule nursing/pharmacy staff

Order medical supplies

Prepare training and education for nursing staff

Conduct weekly nursing staff meeting

Audit dose changes

Attend team meetings

Count medication inventory

Monitor dosing area for accuracy and efficiency

Review all inventory binders to ensure proper documentation of inventory

Review 222 binder for pharmacist signature

Ensure nursing staff license is current

Reconcile inventory reconciliations as needed

Education and Experience requirements

Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse License issued in the state in which they will be practicing or a multi-state compact status license.

License should be in good standing, unencumbered, and active. If applicable, disciplinary actions documented on any license will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

3+ years of nursing experience is preferred.

Strong phlebotomy skills, experience drawing blood on collapsed veins is a plus.

Active and current CPR or BLS certification is preferred.

Hours and Schedule

Monday-Friday; 4:30am–12:30pm

Rotating Saturdays; 6:00am-8:00am

Position Benefits

More 1 on 1 care

Consistent schedule. Early in time and out time, no 12 hour shifts nor is there a 2nd or 3rd shift. You will also never be on call

Small nursing team. Depending on patient census, teams can range anywhere from 2-12

Excellent training if you are new to this field

Opportunity to save lives everyday!

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

Variety of 401K options including a match program with no vesture period

Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Mental Health day

Calm subscription for all employees

Loan Forgiveness Program:

Crossroads is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!   ​

Please see the website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp


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