Job Responsibilities:

Able to provide quality customer service to personnel, persons served, families and stakeholders. Help maintain the health safety and welfare of personnel, person served and stakeholders. Adhere to therapeutic standards; measure health outcomes against client care goals and standards, recommend necessary adjustments; following agency and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nursing practice act and other governing agency regulations. Identifies client care requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual clients by maintaining an open door policy. Complete daily rounding of detox clients at bedside. Follow detox protocols per organization policies and procedures. Including, but not limited to: completing frequent face to face assessments, COWS/CIWA scales when applicable, administering ordered medication, etc.). Complete phone screenings and send to appropriate team members for approval in a timely manner. Work with RN to assist in providing treatment that is appropriate for each client's individual needs. Conduct face to face follow-up assessments as needed to address client concerns, triaging needs, providing appropriate treatment within scope of practice, and contacting medical provider (APRN or MD) when appropriate. Understand that medication administration is a priority and nursing staff are responsible for controlled and uncontrolled medication administration. Medications can be delegated to trained team members if the nurse is involved in an active emergency. Obtain lab specimens per medical provider (APRN or MD) orders, report results to provider within a timely manner, and document results in electronic medical record. Document client care services by charting client and department records. Documenting client progress in daily nursing progress notes in electronic medical record. Documenting communication with medical provider (APRN or MD) and new medications or treatments ordered. Initiate new orders from medical provider (APRN or MD) within a timely manner. Complete "Shift Report" with off-going and on-coming medical staff through email and in person communication. Assist in providing evidence-based safety and health groups, teach clients to understand their conditions, medications and self-care skills, answer questions. Promote client's independence by guiding clients to proper medication management by educating clients about current and new medications. Protect clients and personnel by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Provide feedback and education to all clients in collaboration in collaboration with clinical and programming team. Attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings per organization standards. Fill in during the absence of the RN. Respond to emergencies in a timely manner and debrief with provider at earliest opportunity. Serve as a liaison for the medical provider (APRN and MD) and Pharmacy. Complete standard daily task list. Other duties as assigned

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person