Detox Nurse (RN)

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team!  If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!  

Position Summary:

This position supports the Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery’s Cedar Road program.  As a Detox Nurse you will provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care to clients experiencing symptoms related to substance use, including withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and other issues that may arise.  This is full time (36 hrs) position. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete nursing intake and assessment during admission, monitor client’s vital signs as ordered or per protocol.
• Process, manage, and implement orders from Licensed Independent Practitioners.
• Dispense medications as ordered and per policy and procedures. Monitor and document all medication activity. Keep medication administration record (MAR) up to date, assuring accurate Medication Reconciliation and prescriptions for clients at discharge.
  
• Document all client interactions, interventions, and on-going counseling services in the electronic medical record.
• Order random urinalysis as per physician’s or licensed independent practitioners’ instructions.
• Update medical and clinical team regularly regarding all clients seen and coordinates client care.
  
• Complete a physical assessment of all clients upon admission or as needed to assess skin integrity, markings, or signs and symptoms of disease or issues.
• Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Screen for danger to self or others.
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with clients and loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.
• Provide direction to the technicians on assigned shift.
  
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and interact with them in an appropriate manner.
• Participate in team meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Must hold an unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine.
• One (1) year of detox, emergency or med-surge nursing experience preferred.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Working knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal
  
• Must be able to physically respond to individuals’ needs in the event of a crisis situation
• Willingness to travel with some overnights for trainings, meetings, gatherings, and events.
• Valid State of Maine Driver’s License, insurable under the WPHW’s automobile insurance plan and reliable transportation.
  
• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for nurses.
• Knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine placement criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it relates to substance-related disorders or able to acquire the knowledge.
• Ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office and Teams.
  
• Must have current BLS and First Aid training, or complete training within first 60 days of hire.
• Must successfully pass background checks.

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.