What are the responsibilities and job description for the MMU Dispensing Nurse II - RN position at Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe?
Jamestown Healing Clinic (JHC) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Dispensing Nurse II -- Registered Nurse to support our Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) and clinic-based services across Clallam County. This full time, non-exempt position, plays a vital role in delivering safe, compliant, and patient-centered medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services to individuals in rural and underserved communities. The Dispensing Nurse II-RN ensures the accurate administration, tracking, and safeguarding of controlled medications while providing high-quality nursing care within scope of practice.
Schedule
Schedule
- JHC Clinic: 5:30 AM -- 2:00 PM
- Mobile Medication Unit (MMU): 5:30 AM -- 4:00 PM
- Saturdays (JHC Clinic): 5:30 AM -- 10:30 AM
- Schedule includes rotating assignment between clinic and MMU based on operational needs
- Administer Methadone, Buprenorphine/Naloxone, or Buprenorphine monotherapy as ordered by the Medical Director and providers
- Maintain accurate accounting of all medication received from suppliers and dispensed to patients
- Ensure safekeeping and regulatory compliance of all controlled substances in accordance with DEA, FDA, State Board of Pharmacy, and JHC standards
- Conduct breath alcohol testing and urine specimen collection/processing with accurate documentation of results
- Perform nursing-level care within scope of practice, including vital signs, physical assessments, wound care, and patient education
- Assess and document patient conditions and promptly report changes to providers
- Enter prescriptions, medications, patient encounters, and inter-agency communications into the electronic health record (EHR) accurately and in a timely manner
- Provide patient education on medication use, effects, and treatment expectations
- Maintain required statistical and clinical records
- Sterilize and prepare medical equipment and supplies following infection control procedures
- Follow all JHC policies, HIPAA regulations, safety standards, and occupational exposure protocols
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Washington
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinic experience
- Valid Washington State Driver's License
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to complete employer-provided training upon hire)
- Ability to pass criminal background check and meet vaccination requirements
- Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned
- Experience in substance use disorder treatment and/or primary care preferred
- Strong understanding of addiction medicine, mental health, and primary care practices
- Knowledge of substance use disorders and their impact on individuals, families, and communities
- Phlebotomy skills and experience with urine specimen collection and observation
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (Epic and/or Methasoft preferred)
- Strong knowledge of federal and state confidentiality laws, including 42 CFR Part 2
- Understanding of healthcare regulations, clinical documentation standards, and compliance requirements
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently with strong initiative and sound clinical judgment
- Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
- Cultural competency and ability to work in a cross-cultural, trauma-informed care environment