MAT Registered Nurse

SUMMARY:

Native American Community Clinic’s Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse. This full-time position will help to support the direct-prescribe program, which is integrated into the primary care clinic, as well as the daily dosing program in which patients present to the clinic daily for medication administration.

The program uses an integrated, harm reduction approach to providing holistic care to patients with Opioid Use Disorder. The program is culturally specific but does welcome all patients. The integrated team includes but is not limited to Doctors, Mental Health Professionals, Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Spiritual Care Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, and Peer Recovery Specialists.

The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high quality, culturally responsive services in a fast-paced environment. This position is an excellent opportunity to promote recovery within the Native American community and beyond.

Native American Community Clinic opened its doors in 2003 to address the health disparities within the urban Native American community of the Twin Cities. Our mission is to promote the health & wellness of mind, body, and spirit of Native American families. We offer a full range of healthcare services that include Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental, and Chemical Health programs. NACC approaches healthcare by addressing root causes of health disparities including access to food, housing and health insurance with services such as resource navigation, care coordination, outreach and community-based activities through the use of our Peer Recovery Coaches and Community Health Workers. NACC strives to honor health and tradition by providing spiritual care and access to traditional healing through our Elders in Residence.

Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical (HSA w/employer contributions; Traditional Buy-Up plan)
• Dental (Delta)
• 401K with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Supplemental Life
• Optional coverages: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life, Accident Insurances

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform nursing duties such as administer medications, collect vitals, assist with procedures, provide patient education
• Work with providers to complete Nurse Assisted patient visits
• Facilitate coordination with providers to manage relationships with outside providers, facilities, transitions-in-care, and referrals
• Work in collaboration with patients and caregivers to promote timely access to appropriate care, increase utilization of preventative care, and reduce emergency room utilization and hospital readmission
• Promote patient-centered care by assessing unmet health and social needs
• Maintain accurate medication dispensing and inventory records
• Collect urine specimens and perform breathalyzer tests
• Assist with tracking and review of lab results
• Complete charting and billing documentation in a timely fashion
• Provide patients with safer use supplies such as syringes and smoking supplies
• Collect and maintain data for departmental and/or grant reporting
• Attend regular meetings with providers, care coordinators and medical teams
• Participate in work groups as requested
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or experience: Minimum 2 year experience providing direct patient care services in clinic setting, community clinic preferred; previous experience working with Native Americans or other marginalized communities preferred. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of harm reduction.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Registered Nurse (RN) with active, unrestricted license to practice in Minnesota; BLS CPR, First Aid or other needed certifications when requested; proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
• Computer skills required: Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Presentation software (PowerPoint); experience using EMR preferred.
• Other skills required: Works well independently and on a team; excellent communication, customer service, and case management skills.