Lead Nurse

Symetria Recovery is the #1 outpatient rehab in Illinois and Texas. It started with three simple, yet game-changing core beliefs: Addiction is a disease; co-occurring mental health conditions should be addressed, and patients deserve respect, not judgement. Symetria Recovery provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in a welcoming outpatient setting. Unlimited clinical services are available to our patients under our bundled-service delivery model. Key services delivered through our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) licensure include MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual therapy, group therapy (IOP), 6-day-per-week nursing care, and ongoing aftercare. Most of our patients being provided medication receive Buprenorphine products, but they can also receive Methadone, and any other FDA-approved medication for addiction.

• →Works with the Director of Nursing and Program Directors to ensure required scheduling and staffing needs are followed at each clinic assigned to; and if necessary, covers shifts, when necessary, at any clinic assigned to. Lead Nurse is eligible for mileage reimbursement per company policy; and should overnight stays be necessary; travel expenses are reimbursed per company policy.
• →Sets up for dispensing of medication and dispenses medication.
• →Monitors medication inventory and reports inventory needs/status to Program Director.
• →Orders medications and maintains adequate medical supplies.
• →Reconciles inventory of Methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex at conclusion of dosing.
• →Prints daily reports and the monthly medication record and ensures accuracy of records.
• →Sign and file the monthly medication record appropriately.
• →Signs and processes physician orders.
• →Enters notes in Kipu and input flags as per physician orders.
• →Processes dose changes and enters notes in the system.
• →Processes phase change requests.
• →Documents “no-shows” in the system.
• →Coordinates guest patient medication.
• →Monitors vital signs for dose changes.
• →Files appropriate paperwork and ensures with Program Director that we are following all state and DEA requirements.
• →Files RIN numbers and files exception requests as needed.
• →Collects urine drug screens, draws blood, and administers TB injections and tests.
• →Answering phones and ensuring excellent customer service.
• →Assesses adverse reactions to medications and issues related to drug overdoses.
• →Uses clinical experience and skills to ensure the needs of each patient and advocate for them.
• →Responsible for all aspects of dispensing, nursing staff oversight and med room operations.
• →Will assess for and work with appropriate Program Director for any employee disciplinary matters of nursing staff.
• →Will conduct regular monthly individual supervision with nursing staff.
• →Partners with the Program Directors to interview, train, and mentor new staff. Contributes with annual performance evaluations.
• →Attends treatment team meetings to help assess patient’s health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care.
• →Responsible for locating, understanding, and implementing Symetria Recovery’s policies and procedures. And works with clinic management on ensuring companywide initiatives are being met, as well as makes suggestions for any workflow improvements and development on procedures related to nursing duties.
• →Any and all duties as assigned.

• Must have a current and valid LVN, LPN, or RN license with no restrictions and licensed within the state of Texas.
• Experience dispensing, handling, ordering, and stocking medications
• 2+ years' experience working as an LVN, LPN, or RN in a substance abuse treatment (preferably MAT) or behavioral health setting preferred
• 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred
• Experience using KIPU or other EMR
• Knowledge of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders preferred
• Knowledge of recovery process and terminology preferred
• Full time position (40 hours per week) - Monday-Friday 5:30am-2pm and alternating Saturdays (6:30am-9am). Hours may vary per clinic.