Director of Nursing

Liberty Health Services is a 24-Bed Medically Monitored detoxification / Residential facility located in Derry, New Hampshire. Our agency serves individuals suffering from substance use disorder in need of residential detoxification. Our proprietary detoxification protocols are designed to comfortably and safely eliminate physical dependence on substances in order to prepare clients for the next appropriate level of care. Liberty Health Services is a rewarding environment for our employees to work in. Members of our staff are a critical component of our patients' early recovery and will be an instrumental part of the positive life changing decisions a person with substance use disorder must make as they enter the world drug/alcohol free. Director of Nursing Liberty Health Services The Director of Nursing is the individual responsible for the daily operations of the detoxification program. The Director of Nursing oversees all charting, logging, and monitoring of all patients. The Director of Nursing ensures medical procedures directed by Medical Director are implemented, and daily consultation occurs. The DON ensures all paperwork is appropriately reviewed and signed off by appropriate staff. DON is the primary conduit to the Medical Director, organizing questions, relaying concerns, and taking down orders.

Duties:

Oversees 24 detoxification beds Ensure medical necessity is approved and signed off by Medical Director Provides routine and regular inspection and staff oversight on detox unit, making frequent walk through to check medical equipment, location of patients, determination of safety and security. Provides structured, treatment team meetings daily, with all detox staff on duty to review progress, concerns, changes in treatment, in conjunction with Medical Director Monitors compliance with logging, documentation, tracking, and reporting per detox regulations and requirements through DHHS, JCAHO and private insurance. Maintains orderly and organized medical nursing station, equipped with medications, medical supplies, equipment in good order, and other necessary items that facilitate operation of a 24-bed detox facility Provides direct supervision of medical staff, including interviewing, hiring, and annual evaluations Manages the nursing schedule, covering 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with at least one RN on duty Oversees all MAR records on patients, observing for errors or missed doses of medications, provides clarification and/or follow up if medications have been missed Drafts medical policies as required to remain in licensure compliance Creates and trains staff on written standard operating procedures, as necessary

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Minimum 2-4 years detoxification experience required

Work Location:

In person