JOB TITLE:Registered Nurse
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
DESCRIPTION:Provide medically appropriate detoxification services to clients that includes addiction plan implementation, monitoring, and assessment; general medical monitoring of clients; referral of clients to outpatient/ inpatient treatment programs and/or self-help program when appropriate; assist with overall nursing duties of ASAM levels 3.5 and 3.7 facility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Provide direct care and delegate care of clients as indicated by client needs.
? Administer medications and treatment as directed by the standing orders and/or phone orders from attending Licensed Health Care Professional.
? Observe and record pertinent clinical information in regards to the care and condition of the client.
? Assess patients' physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
? Formulate individualized nursing care plans and participate in client care conferences.
? Dispense and record administration of medications according to prescription instructions and agency policy.
? In conjunction with the addictions team, make referrals to appropriate hospitals and agencies based on. the client's needs.
? Give and receive reports at staff shift change.
? Consult with other health team/care professionals for guidance in the development of the most appropriate health care plan for the client.
? Confer with and assist the licensed Health Care Professional.
? Skills to assess symptoms of detoxification using standardized measures such as CIWA or COWS.
? Attend and participate in all in-service or training sessions.
? Maintain all required training and continuing education necessary for licensing.
? Maintain standards of ethical conduct.
? Observe and maintain client confidentiality & privacy laws according to HIPAA and 42 CFR regulations.
? Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
? This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS: ? Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited school with a nursing program.
? Current Massachusetts State License as a Registered Nurse.
? CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment
? Satisfactory criminal background check.
Essential Competencies: ? Maintain the highest ethical and professional standard as to clients and employees
? Ability to avoid all dual relationships with clients (any personal, financial, business, social or sexual relationship or other activity outside the context of the traditional nurse-patient relationship)
? Meet all state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines in provision of client services
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills
? Outstanding critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
? Ability to work independently
? High level of initiative
? Ability to manage, direct and lead a treatment team
? Professional demeanor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insurance Medical specialties:
Addiction MedicinePsychiatry Standard shift:
Night shiftOvernight shift Weekly schedule:
3x12Every weekendMonday to Friday Work Location: In person
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