LPN - Nurse - Withdrawal Management

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Detox

SUPERVISED BY: Detox Program Manager

SUPERVISES: None

AVAILABILITY: Full-time.  Alternating 3-night and 4-night shifts per week with 10-12 hours per shift and every other weekend, except when additional coverage is needed. Third Shift.

BENEFITS: Paid time off, health insurance (plus vision and dental), 401k plus 5% match, Aflac, Employee Assistance Program

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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  Conduct a full nursing assessment for each admission including, but not limited to, medical and social histories, obtain vital signs, Preliminary Breath Test (PBT); conducts blood glucose level (when indicated), Tuberculosis (Tb) and Urine Drug Screen (UDS) testing.
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  Perform an initial screening exam on new/walk-in clients to determine appropriateness for level of care
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  Enter and administer all client home medications. Assist with gathering pharmaceutical records when necessary.
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  Administer on-site medications, treatments and procedures according to standard nursing practices anD Standing Orders provided by ATS Medical Direction.
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  Responsible for the security, administration, and book-keeping/recording of controlled substances administered on site.
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  May need to perform or assist with wound care or minor soft tissue procedures.
• A client-centered and engaged intake process. Assist with de-escalating clients, as necessary.
• Assist Advanced Practice Provider and/or Medical Director with implementing orders.

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  Ensure quality documentation of all patient-related services are completed and maintained.
• Assist in agency compliance and development by keeping current with online agency trainings.

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  Occasionally responsible for on-site visits to various agency satellite programs to conduct client scheduled nursing appointments, medication reconciliations, and/or general nursing duties as required/requested.
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  Maintains open lines of communication between nursing shifts, as well as other programs, supervisors, physicians and other healthcare providers as indicated.

EDUCATION: 

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university is required. One year of related SUD or behavioral health experience and/or training is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

CPR/First Aid

Current Licensed LPN or RN in the State of Michigan

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Admit Medical patients for treatment of opiate and/or alcohol withdrawal
2. Conduct and interpret urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests for clients
3. Medicate residential clients as needed
4. Effectively communicate all pertinent client information at the beginning and end of each shift
5. Charting/progress note of all clients at least once per shift.
6. Properly Discharge patients
7. Count and Log Controlled Substances
8. Work independently on-site, with an on-call medical provider
9. Assist Nurse Practitioner/Medical Director as needed.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Able to traverse stairs and lift up to 20 lbs.

SKILLS NEEDED/EXPERIENCE:

• Strong compute and data entry skills a must
• Good communication, writing, and charting skills
• EMR experience a plus
• Experience with substance abuse treatment helpful
• Ability to multitask and de-escalate stressful situations

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work that will be required of this position. These duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar level of difficulty. Your supervisor may assign, direct and modify duties as needed. I understand that Addiction Treatment Services, Inc. is an at Will Employer, and that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.