Withdrawal Management LPN or RN

About the role

The withdrawal management nurse plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive nursing care to individuals undergoing withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, administering medications, and monitoring patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patients’ physical and mental health, including substance abuse history, medical conditions, and vital signs.
• Help to develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and medical guidelines with multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications while closely monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment as necessary in collaboration with the licensed medical provider.
• Observe and document patients’ progress including withdrawal symptoms, mental health status, vital signs, and overall physical condition.
• Provide education and support to patients regarding the withdrawal process, treatment options, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Work very closely with nursing assistant staff to ensure procedural compliance.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate interventions to stabilize patients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting all assessments, interventions, medications administered, and patient progress.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing institution.
• Must have an active nursing license or be able to obtain one within 8 weeks of hire through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite esp. Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Solid patient care experience is required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in presenting ideas, transmitting information, or conveying concepts to individuals or groups of people of varying educational, cultural and experiential levels.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, the community, and other staff members.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, other treatment program staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
• Written and organizational skills to complete all required documentation.
• Communicates information effectively in writing and verbally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Displays initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of substance-use disorders.
• Marked ability to demonstrate and utilize self-awareness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and providing compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required: Must have graduated from an accredited nursing institution. Must have an active nursing license or be able to obtain one within 8 weeks of hire through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite esp. Outlook, Excel and Word. Detail-oriented and organized. Solid patient care experience is required. Demonstrated effectiveness in presenting ideas, transmitting information, or convey concepts to individuals or groups of people of varying educational, cultural and experiential levels. Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, the community, and other staff members. Ability to work collaboratively with patients, other treatment program staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times. Written and organizational skills to complete all required documentation. Communicates information effectively in writing and verbally. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Displays initiative and problem-solving skills. Basic knowledge of substance-use disorders. Marked ability to demonstrate and utilize self-awareness. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and providing compassionate care.

Skills

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, the community, and other staff members.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, other treatment program staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
• Written and organizational skills to complete all required documentation.
• Communicates information effectively in writing and verbally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Displays initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of substance-use disorders.
• Marked ability to demonstrate and utilize self-awareness.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

• LPN: $39.25- $42.10
• RN: $52.33 -$56.12 plus NOC Shift Differentials

Schedule

• Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 1900-0730