POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a vital member of the System of Care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of persons served/clients as they go through the rehabilitation process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Conducts nursing assessments and monitoring clients
• Member of the Treatment Team
• Handles the medication management, trains staff on medication dispensing.
• Ensure Universal Precautions of the center
• Facilitate health education groups, including general health education and medication/drug interactions
• Observe and assess clients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed course of treatment
• Schedule all appointments with physicians and mental health providers
• Inventory medications weekly (medication count)
• Send medication refills to pharmacy as ordered by provider
• Coordinate refills and new prescriptions with the staff physician
• Log medications and maintain an accurate medication logbook
• Maintain a medical first aid kit
• Complete insurance charting
• Communicate with Medical Director
• On-call for residential center
• Monitor persons served/client behavior during medication dispensing
• Complete all medical notes same day of service
• Complete nursing assessment within 24 hours of intake for persons served/clients
• Participate in staff and state regulatory training as required
• Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics
• The Registered Nurse is expected to protect the privacy of all persons served/client information in accordance with Addiction Recovery Care, LLC/ Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION:

• Registered Nursing Degree
• Valid Nursing License in Kentucky
• Substance abuse experience preferred.
• Appropriate State and Federal Clearances 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
• Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity
• Knowledge of airborne and bloodborne pathogens (TB, HIV, AIDS, HB) and risk reduction methodologies and the use of universal precautions.
• Knowledge of the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual impact of alcohol and other drugs on the individual and family 
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and organization a must.
• Ability to prioritize work- and work-related responsibilities.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
• Ability to exhibit professional and courteous behavior, consistent with the ARC mission statement, when interacting with persons of varying backgrounds and education levels to create a safe and healthy relationship with clients served 

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to read detailed health records 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to operate computer and other equipment in the office
• Must have sufficient mobility to move around the office and the community

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.