LPN

Dosing Nurse Requirements

• TB Screening
• CPR Certification
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Ability to care for diverse populations
• Incident Report Training
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Computer Skills
• Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders) and Medical Co-morbidities

Dosing Nurse Duties and Responsibilities

• Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations; Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health;
• Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards;
• Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome;
• Be familiar with best practice standards in line with MA Dept of Mental Health regulations;
• Delegates to and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) as appropriate;
• Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) staff;
• Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments (RN) and procedures;
• Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical / psychiatric illness;
• Assess physiological and behavioral health status of the patient each shift;
• Documents patient information according to established protocols as well as any psychiatric /medical conditions as per DPH and DMH Regulations indicate;
• Aid the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship;
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner;
• Maintain patient safety by adhering to ordered safety checks and participating in patient restraints and seclusions as necessary;
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team;
• Triage patient issues for the Attending Practitioner;
• Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies;
• Order medications as needed through the identified program pharmacy;
• Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions;
• Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns;
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings;
• Perform unit duties as directed by specific ABTU performance specifications;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing.

Dosing Nurse Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing.
• Must be currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and maintain current licensure.
• Certified Addiction Registered Nurse certification or Psychiatric Nurse Certification eligible preferred.