Jail-Based MAT Program Registered Nurse (RN)
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Job Location:
Titusville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Now Hiring: Jail-Based MAT Program Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Brevard County Jail
Status: Full-Time
Open Positions:3
Status: Full-Time
Open Positions:3
- Day Shift
- Evening Shift
Position Overview
We are currently seekingtwo full-time Registered Nurses (RNs)to join ourJail-Based Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Programone forthe day shiftand one for theevening shift.This role provides essential nursing care to individuals receiving MAT services for substance use disorders within a secure correctional setting. The MAT RN plays a critical role in supporting recovery improving health outcomes and ensuring continuity of care during incarceration and re-entry.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer MAT medications (including buprenorphine and naltrexone) in accordance with provider orders facility protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct nursing assessments medication monitoring and ongoing evaluation of individuals enrolled in the MAT program.
- Monitor for withdrawal symptoms side effects adverse reactions and overall treatment effectiveness.
- Provide patient education regarding MAT medication adherence substance use disorders and recovery resources.
- Collaborate with medical providers behavioral health staff case managers and custody staff to ensure coordinated and safe care.
- Maintain accurate timely and confidential documentation in the electronic health record.
- Assist with intake screenings and MAT eligibility determinations.
- Support discharge planning and coordination with community-based MAT providers upon release.
- Ensure compliance with all federal state and local regulations including DEA and SAMHSA requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts.
Qualifications
- Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; correctional behavioral health or substance use disorder experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and addiction medicine preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a secure fast-paced correctional environment.
- Proficiency with electronic health records.
- Current CPR/BLS certification required.
Benefits include:
- 26 paid days off (PTO) per year to start! PTO increases over time up to 44 days per year!!
- Sell back PTO at 100% value!
- Health insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- Short-term disability
- Supplemental life insurance
- Life insurance is provided at 3 times your annual salary!
- Long-term disability is provided!
- Company-sponsored 401(a) funded at 8.5% to start!! Increase to 14.5% over time.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
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