Dispensing Nurse

Here at HAART we care about people, their lives, and their well-being, not just for our clients but for our staff members as well. We work in a caring and supportive environment so that our employees will grow and succeed in helping others grow and succeed.

HAART is a harm reduction-based, nonprofit agency providing treatment to people with opioid use disorder in Alameda County since 1979. We provide medication-assisted treatment including buprenorphine and methadone maintenance treatment, long-term detoxification, overdose prevention, and professional counseling services. HAART is committed to providing an environment that encourages positive change and personal growth in both patients and staff. You can visit our websites for more information: http://www.haartoakland.org/ and http://www.haarthayward.org/.

If you fit the role, these are some of the benefits you can expect from us:

• 4 weekly shifts per week, schedule TBD
• 5.5% employer contributions to your HAART 403(b) plan
• A very fun, casual, and supportive team
• And much more…

This is what you need to understand about this role:

• You’ll be providing direct patient care
• Shifts may be scheduled at our Oakland or Hayward locations
• Being a team player is important to us so be ready to help with anything that is needed, willing to assist others, and act as a resource to staff and patients where appropriate

These are the main responsibilities for this role:

Patient Care/Education:

• Dispense medications
• Use independent clinical judgment to assess patient substance use/abuse/dependency, along with screening of substance withdrawal symptoms, safety, and other health-related concerns
• Liaison with hospitals and jails regarding patients
• Provide patient education on substance abuse and the medical consequences, including the interaction of clinic prescribed medications and other substances
• Explain program rules and regulations to patients during initial dose and as needed
• Provide Medical Director, Physician, NP, PA, Counselors, and other staff with pertinent information concerning patients' behavior, financial status, and attendance at the clinic. Initiate appropriate documentation as indicated

If the following qualifications fit you, we would like to chat with you:

• Licensed to practice in the state of California
• Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing with the State of California
• Ability to provide compassionate care to every patient
• Able to lift at least 25lbs, bending and reaching throughout the day
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate, monitor and treat patient needs, and maintain accurate records
• Fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, charting, correspondence, and presentations, either manually or orally
• Sufficient endurance to handle a regular workday
• Ability to comply with the most recent infection control guidelines from CDC, State, County and City

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Whoever you are, if you have the skills and the experience we need, we want you to work with the best and that’s us.

If you are pleasant and professional but enjoy a casual atmosphere, apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41.00 - $44.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• JCAHO accredited facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN or LVN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41 - $44