What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Nurse position at Memphis Outpatient Detox?
About us
Our company is a healthcare clinic in Memphis, TN. We are professional, agile and our goal is to have our people grow with our company.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Program Nurse
Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends and Rotating Holidays
Outpatient Detox for a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder.
Essential Functions
- Conduct nursing assessments to evaluate client’s physical health status at time of treatment.
- Obtain medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the client or concurrent/ previous care providers when applicable.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to promote team approach to client care, notify staff of any significant health risks or concerns that may impact a client’s safety or success in treatment, and help to promote client wellness in recovery.
- Complete and submit medical progress notes according to program policy. Maintain thorough documentation of all patient interactions as well as any communication with outside or ancillary providers.
- Ensure proper maintenance of medical records.
- Abide by laws, regulations and standards of practice regarding Confidentiality and Ethics for the provision of treatment under the scope of license and certification.
- Monitor physical health, nutrition status, and related behavioral or psychosocial issues that may present during course of treatment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Reports to: Nurse Practitioner
Experience/ Education, Current Tennessee Licensure as a LPN (Minimum), Completion of all training and education requirements necessary to maintain valid, active licensure.
Skills/ Competencies
- Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently in facility and alternate site settings.
- May need to assume a flexible work schedule.
- Ability to collaborate with other members of the clinical and medical team to promote comprehensive, quality care for clientsVerbal and written communication.
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to patients in crisis.
Additional Requirements:
CPR/first aid certified
Criminal background check
Pre-employment and random drug screening during employment.
Verification of previous employment via professional references.
Valid driver’s license & Independent, reliable transportation.
Completion of continued education and trainings for maintained licensure.
Job Type: Part-Time
Part-Time Salary: $64,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 25-32 per week
Physical setting:
- Clinic
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Weekly schedule:
- Weekdays, and Rotating Weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Memphis, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Required)
- RN (Required)
Pay: $64,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Experience:
- LPN/RN: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,000 - $70,000