Title: Registered Nurse Full and Part-Time Shifts Available (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am)
Reports to: Nursing Coordinator
SUMMARY:

Performs nursing functions to support and enhance the medical role in the treatment of consumers for detoxification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed in the State of Delaware and knowledge of medical and clinical requirements related to substance use and behavioral healthcare.
• Associate’s degree and experience in a clinical capacity
• Computer competence and proficiency required

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide nursing assessment of clients requiring detoxification, document findings and consult with the Nurse Practitioner and or Medical Director
• Assure that all medications and medical treatments are provided as ordered by the Nurse Practitioner and/ or Medical Director Nurse Practitioner and/ or Medical Director
• Verifies client prescriptions as ordered by clients’ physician, in order to provide for continuity of care when scheduling clients to see the Nurse Practitioner and/ or Medical Director
• Responsible for coordination and administration of medications
• Serves as a member of the treatment team, providing medical information to the aftercare planning process
• Record and conduct all prescribed medical interventions
• Provide first aid and emergency services as required
• Refer consumer to appropriate emergency facilities when emergency care exceeds the capabilities of the detoxification center
• Coordinate medical services with community resources, as indicated by the treatment and aftercare plan obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Knowledge of medical complications of addiction and their treatment.
• Knowledge of general medical/surgical procedures. Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in NET’s vision, mission and values statements.
• Adhere to applicable city, county, state, federal laws, regulations, NET policies and DSAMH licensure and CARF standards.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: (Age/Service/Position Specific Competencies)

• Monitors physical and behavioral status of consumer and consults with physician/nurse practitioner as necessary.
• Provides managed care organizations required clinical information to obtain authorizations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Documents services provided in a legible, timely, and individualized manner.
• Documents services provided in accordance with NET, CARF and licensing standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Subutex protocols, blood alcohol content, accucheck, pregnancy testing and medication management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical requirements, heardescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talk hear and have sight above being legally blind.
• Walk and reach with hands and arms, The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office setting in a healthcare facility for behavioral healthcare services.

WORKING HOURS: Shift and days vary based on program needs. On call as needed

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