MAT Nurse

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION: Medication-Assisted Treatment RN

QUALIFICATIONS: Completing an accredited nursing school program and current Kansas Board of Nursing license as an RN. One year of experience working in substance use disorder is preferred. Must pass KBI, DCF child & adult abuse registry, motor vehicle screen, and background checks. Must have reliable and insured transportation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Communicates well with medical personnel, clients, center employees, and others.
2. Operates efficiently in a variety of settings and offices.
3. Remain positive and flexible under work pressure.
4. Sound judgment in crisis and routine situations.
5. Timely completion of records and other written documents.
6. Ability to take manual blood pressure and pulse.
7. Critical thinking skills.
8. Knowledge of medications used in mental health and indications/dosages.

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: Regular full-time position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The MAT Registered Nurse will provide support to the APRN as well as support grant directives.

1. Working knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder.
2. Administer psychotropic injections as ordered by the provider.
3. Perform Genesight and Aegis testing as ordered by the provider.
4. Give lab orders to patients for completion of labs when ordered by the provider.
5. Provide contracts for patients to sign for Controlled Substances when needed.
6. Check K-tracs on patients who are on controlled medications at least every six months.
7. Return client phone calls in a timely manner.
8. Refill medications in a timely manner.
9. Close and discharge patients as directed.
10. Prepare the provider’s notes/intakes for scheduled appointments.
11. Nursing assessments of clients seen in person and by phone as medication providers require. This includes the assessment of medication side effects and vital signs and the communication of important information to medication providers.
12. Assist medication providers in one or more office locations. Maintain medication stock in compliance with Federal, State, and Center guidelines and requirements.
13. Scan medical documentation into the patient portal.
14. Detail to medication renewal systems as established by the Center.
15. Assist clients in the application process for the Patient Assistance Program and tracking of such applications.

1. Assist in tracking samples (incoming and outgoing) and performing a monthly inventory of samples.
2. Utilize computers to produce transcription reports, letters, and lists.

1. Stay current on research and best practices regarding MAT and substance use disorder programming.
2. CARN (Certified Addictions Registered Nurse) certification after 1 year of employment.

1. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY: Hourly Wage

SUPERVISED AND EVALUATED BY: Psychiatric Nurse Manager