Now Hiring: Jail-Based MAT Program Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Brevard County Jail
Status: Full Time - 12 Hour Shifts (7am - 7pm)
Position Overview We are currently seeking Registered Nurses to join our Jail-Based Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. 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.
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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.
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