• Responsible for quality nursing care to patient population.
• Gather pertinent patient information and report to Medical Director.
• Administration of methadone and buprenorphine in accordance with medical director’s orders.
• Assist the medical director in performing physicals.
• Collect and document medical history on new patients and annually on existing patients.
• Administer TB testing, breathalyzers, and observe & collect urine drug screens.
• Be able to take accurate blood pressure and pulse rate measurements.
• Participates in staff meetings and treatment team meetings providing feedback to staff, and medical director.
• Provide information to clinical director regarding dosage history and attendance.
• Utilize knowledge of chemical dependency, detoxification, and withdrawal symptoms during educational sessions.
• Maintain current, accurate medical documentation.

• RN or LPN with a desire to work in the field of addiction medicine. 
• Holds a current, unrestricted North Carolina RN or LPN license. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to successfully work independently, as well as with a team. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of professional ethics and confidentiality as outlined by Federal Law protecting substance abuse patients. 
• Successfully provide compassionate patient care in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

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