Detox RN

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Detox Registered Nurse (RN) – Correctional Facility Intake. Schedule: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday–Friday Pay Range: $63.00-68.00 an hour paid weekly Benefits: active after 90 days Key Responsibilities: Detox Registered Nurse (RN) to support our intake process at a correctional facility. The Detox RN will review daily admissions, assess inmates for substance use, and prioritize patients for detox care. Review daily admissions and intake reports for substance use history in EHR. Prioritize patients for detox assessment based on reported substance use and clinical need. Conduct Detox Assessments with inmate patients, including documentation in EHR. Record vital signs and complete COWS, CIWA-Ar, or CIWA-B scoring for withdrawal management. Verify reported active prescriptions, coordinating with pharmacies and clinics as needed. Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and complies with agency standards. Collaborate with healthcare staff to provide safe and effective care for inmates during detox. Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license Experience in substance use, detox, or behavioral health nursing preferred Knowledge of withdrawal assessment tools: COWS, CIWA-Ar, CIWA-B Ensure compliance with requirements of third party payer Assume principle responsibility for total care of assigned patients in the assigned area Draw blood for lab work for consumers Initiate health care training and education to the patient/family as required while supporting and fostering the goals of the Hospital and the Department of Nursing Implement the patient's plan of care Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision Determine requests from health care providers for: Extention of outpatient benefits and Professional Association of Treatment Homes(PATH)placement Initiate admission assessment screening tool Demonstrate competence in performing basic drug calculations./li Conduct thorough safety search of the patient Provide medical screening to determine need for immediate medical services Adhere to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety Provide linkage to appropriate community resources, referral to appropriate care services, and communicate with providers in order to reduce health disparities and improve health care outcomes Evaluate patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices Manage and complete assigned work plan objectives and projects in a timely manner Participate in management staff meetings Identify the physical, psycho social and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations Coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team Providing outpatient nursing services and treatments to a wide variety of consumers Perform patient rounds at least every 2 hours