RN Full Time-Hourly

Detox Nurse - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Position Overview The Detox Nurse provides feedback and oversight to CRI-Help's Detox, Intake, and Technician Departments regarding clients’ health statuses during their treatment episodes.

Responsibilities Monitor and assess clients’ detoxification processes.

Provide nursing care and assist in the pre‑admission, admission, treatment, and discharge processes for clients.

Provide medication training and oversight to Detox Technicians and Residential Support Technicians.

Receive MD orders and transcribe them into clients’ charts.

Observe clients’ self‑administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by written MD orders.

Assess for clients’ medication reactions and medication adherence.

Assist in medically clearing clients for Detox and Residential levels of care.

Clear clients to volunteer in the kitchen, and to use the gym.

Monitor and review medication tapers for Detox clients.

Conduct utilization reviews with managed care organizations and other third‑party payers.

Review Detox and Residential medication logs, reviewing for medication errors, providing corrective supervision when necessary.

Measure vital signs and record results.

Complete necessary client documentation, logs, maintenance reports, and incident reports.

Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month.

Assist with general Detox Unit duties.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Skills / Knowledge Advanced understanding of substance use and psychological disorders.

Knowledge of detoxification protocols and related care, including symptoms and medications.

Ability to conduct ASAM, CIWA, and COWS assessments.

Accurate record keeping and report preparation.

Proper medication management.

Experience working with diverse populations.

Proper conduct of required assessments.

Navigation of CRI-Help’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Computer proficiency.

Advanced knowledge of HIPAA.

Familiarity with medical/psychiatric problems common to clients with substance use disorders.

Effective communication with clients, treatment team, and outside entities.

In‑depth knowledge of CARF, DHCS Alcohol and/or Other Drug Certification Standards, and Drug Medi‑Cal regulations.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Education / Training Preferred: Licensed Registered Nurse with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.

Minimum Requirement: Currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing.

Active classroom CPR and First Aid Certification or BLS Certification.

Experience Experience working in a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facility.

Two or more years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in substance abuse treatment.

Working Conditions Occasionally ascend and descend stairs.

Frequently stand and/or sit for 6‑8 hours.

Frequently crouch below the waist and/or above the shoulders.

Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 lbs.

Occasionally push and/or pull objects up to 25 lbs.

Occasionally work at various locations across LosAngeles County.

Special Conditions Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Reports To Director of Nursing

Pay Range $30 - $40 / Hour

Position Type Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt, Hourly, In‑Person

Benefits 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option

80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option

80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option

40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan

80% Paid Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)

Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) 4% Employer Match

100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage

Equal Opportunity Employer CRI-Help ensures that all applicants are treated with equal consideration, without regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic / cultural identification, religion, sexual preference, or disability.

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