Detox Nurse

Basic Function

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

• Must have an advanced understanding of substance use and psychological disorders.
• Must understand detoxification protocols, and related care, including symptoms and medications.
• Must be able to conduct ASAM, CIWA, and COWS assessments.
• Must be able to accurately record information and prepare reports.
• Must be able to properly manage medications.
• Must have experience working with diverse populations.
• Must be able to properly conduct required assessments.
• Must be able to navigate CRI-Help’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must have advanced knowledge of HIPAA.
• Must be familiar with medical/psychiatric problems common to clients with substance use disorders.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, treatment team, and outside entities.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of CARF, DHCS Alcohol and / or Other Drug Certification Standards, and Drug Medi-Cal regulations.

Education / Training

• Preferred: Licensed Registered Nurse with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.
• Minimum Requirement: Must be currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Must possess active, classroom CPR and First Aid Certification or BLS Certification.

Experience

• Must have experience working in a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facility.
• Must have 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.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Position Reports To

The 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
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 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

CRI-Help Ensures Equal Consideration

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.