Registered Nurse

Job Summary

About the role

Responsible for implementing and supervising nursing services in the medical detoxification unit. Provides direction to unit assistants on shift. Assists in training and evaluating medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Implements nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Medical Director and Nursing Supervisor and approved by the Program Administrator.
• Administers drugs, medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law.
• Communicates with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists regarding patient care.
• Pre-screens new patients for appropriateness for admission, including TB screening.
• Obtains physical assessment data and health history.
• Records and documents into health record all observations of patient response, following CIW-Ar, COWS or other assessment tools utilized in program protocols.
• Inventorying and caring for patients' personal possessions.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director and Supervising Nurse.
• Records patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
• Makes decisions as Charge Nurse for a shift, with oversight of LPNs or nursing assistants.
• Screens and provides first response to pregnant patients in detoxification, including obtaining health history on mother, screening for TB and contagious disease.
• Actively and compassionately interacts with patients to encourage engagement in treatment after completion of detoxification.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying principles of medical asepsis and applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Provides patient education on health care, as assigned or appropriate.
• Implements safety and emergency procedures during fire drills and other disaster procedures, with assistance to patients in the detox unit.
• Attends regularly scheduled detox staff meetings.
• Fulfills all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection, including alcohol drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR).
• Attends training on chemical dependency as required by employer.
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.

Requirements

If does not have prior experience in a detox/withdrawal management facility, employee must complete preliminary 40 hours of training to include alcohol and drug education, patient confidentiality requirements, and program policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure in New Jersey State as Registered Nurse.
• Certifications required: BLS-CPR

Skills

Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed.