Registered Nurse (Telehealth/SUD)

Boulder Care is looking for Registered Nurses who are aligned with Harm Reduction principles and have experience supporting patients receiving buprenorphine-based treatment for opioid use disorder in an outpatient setting.This is a 100% remote, full-time, W2 position. We are looking for RNs who:Have an active, unrestricted RN license in your state of residencyHave a minimum of 2 years of specialized nursing experience in outpatient substance use disorder treatment. Are interested in full-time work (40 hours a week) with a Monday-Friday schedule:1pm - 9pm EST (10am - 6pm Pacific Time) If this sounds like you, please continue applying.About the roleThis position is 100% remote but you must reside in one of the following states: AL, AK, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, MD, MI, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WYThe Registered Nurse works directly with patients to deliver medication-assisted recovery for substance use disorder (SUD) and empowers patients in their recovery journeys in coordination with the Care Team (primarily Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants and Peer Recovery Specialists)Our team delivers compassionate and empathetic telephonic, text-based, and video-based (telehealth) patient engagement and monitoringBoulder Care recognizes the value that lived experience can provide to our organization, community, and patients. Applicants with lived experience and/or training as a peer recovery specialist are encouraged to applySuccess in this role Essential Functions - Patient Care (50%)Provide compassionate, empathetic telephonic, text based & video-based (Telehealth) patient engagement and monitoring, assisted by clinical decision support toolsProvide support to patients within the Boulder application to ensure successful engagement and initiation of treatmentEducate patients about addiction, medications, and available support services; answer questions regarding treatment and program protocols, and provide guidance to patients and providers within scope of practiceProvide opioid overdose prevention, education, and reversal, safer consumption education, and safer sex education and testingAccess Prescription Drug Monitoring Program information, facilitate patient adherence monitoring protocols, for each assigned patientAssess progress, patient functioning, and stage in recovery; in collaboration with other care team members and the patient, develop and update treatment care plans for each individualAssess and advocate for acute withdrawal managementAssess for pain and collaborate findings with ClinicianProvide Buprenorphine initiation education and follow up Maintain effective, proactive, and superior follow-up communication with patients, providers and care teamMaintain an accurate and updated medical record of individual patient progress during all clinical interactionsIdentify and provide crisis intervention, within scope of practiceIf applicable: facilitate placement for adjunctive or higher level of care; maintain contact with these placements to provide continuity of care and to streamline transitions of care Obtain and review drug testing results and recommend further testing as appropriate, guided by clinical decision support toolsEssential Functions - Care Coordination (30%)Coordinate with multidisciplinary care teams via telehealth to guide treatment planning and delivery including the following functions; Collaborate with pharmacies to facilitate medication refills and support patients with medication-related concernsCollaborate with outside providers and community care agencies to maintain accurate and timely data exchanges between all organizations and individuals involved in patient careAssist with the management of patient appointments with other care team members and referrals outside of BoulderReport patient change in status (e.g. high risk for returning to use) and potential support services to prescribing clinicians in a timely mannerProvide patient updates and outcomes reports to the prescribing provider in alignment with Boulder Care goalsEssential Functions - Administrative (20%)Meetings (department, company-wide, ECHO, meetings with your manager)Maintain HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance and all levels of required patient confidentialityManage and maintain individual schedule of assigned patientsChart prepRequirements for the roleBachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferredPreference given to candidates with 2+ years specialized nursing experience in outpatient substance use disorder treatmentEmbrace a harm reduction philosophical approach to careCompassion, empathy, and deep dedication to patient careExcellent written and verbal communication Extraordinary customer service skills, computer skills and record keepingAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize based on severity of need, while working independently with minimal supervisionAbility to achieve specified outcomes in collaboration with all members of the leadership teamDemonstrates quality in clinical