Weekend MAT Coordinator Registered Nurse

OverviewWhy Choose Us?Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a MAT Coordinator - Registered Nurse to join our team at Lackawanna County Prison in Scanton, PAResponsibilitiesPrepare, monitor and coordinate the daily patient care activities of the unit to ensure all physician orders are implemented and all patient encounters are documented using the POMR format; schedules staff and patients to ensure full coverage of patient care at all times and to ensure effective patient services.Establish lines of communications to verify community programs participation, streamline appointment scheduling for continued care during incarceration and follow up care upon discharge from correctional facility.Develop discharge planning referral criteria for MAT intake from medical screenersConsult with the Armor medical and behavioral health providers (including psychiatrist and licensed mental health professionals) on specific patients with substance abuse needs that require supplemental coordination in addition to individual treatment plans or behavioral health referral plans upon release from custody.Participate in multidisciplinary planning in support specialized transitional programs dedicated to seriously or chronically ill patients (such as community based mental health teams and substance use programs.Maintain statistical data of the MAT program to include:Number of individuals inducted on MATNumber of individuals continued on MATNumber of day-of-release clients referred for treatmentNumber of day-of-release clients admitted to community-based programsRates of MAT continuation at 30 days post releaseQualificationsCurrent state license as a Registered Nurse (RN)Current CPR certificateProficient with electronic medical recordsAbility to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screenIf you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.