What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Dosing Nurse position at High Point & Affiliated Organizations?
Directly supporting individuals on their journey towards recovery in an
office-based setting. Physically low-impact position where the patients
manage all of their own ADLs and ambulation. Dispense liquid methadone
to patients. Complete admissions, patient assessments, vitals, and COWS.
Participate as a leader in a multi-disciplinary, patient-centric team to
provide quality care. Other duties as assigned. 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; ? Assist 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 pref.
office-based setting. Physically low-impact position where the patients
manage all of their own ADLs and ambulation. Dispense liquid methadone
to patients. Complete admissions, patient assessments, vitals, and COWS.
Participate as a leader in a multi-disciplinary, patient-centric team to
provide quality care. Other duties as assigned. 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; ? Assist 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 pref.