DESCRIPTION: Provide medically appropriate detoxification services to clients that includes addiction plan implementation, monitoring, and assessment; general medical monitoring of clients; referral of clients to outpatient/ inpatient treatment programs and/or self-help program when appropriate; assist with overall nursing duties of ASAM levels 3.5 and 3.7 facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Provide direct care and delegate care of clients as indicated by client needs.

● Administer medications and treatment as directed by the standing orders and/or phone orders from attending Licensed Health Care Professional.

● Observe and record pertinent clinical information in regards to the care and condition of the client.

● Assess patients’ physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.

● Formulate individualized nursing care plans and participate in client care conferences.

● Dispense and record administration of medications according to prescription instructions and agency policy.

● In conjunction with the addictions team, make referrals to appropriate hospitals and agencies based on. the client's needs.

● Give and receive reports at staff shift change.

● Consult with other health team/care professionals for guidance in the development of the most appropriate health care plan for the client.

● Confer with and assist the licensed Health Care Professional.

● Skills to assess symptoms of detoxification using standardized measures such as CIWA or COWS.

● Attend and participate in all in-service or training sessions.

● Maintain all required training and continuing education necessary for licensing.

● Maintain standards of ethical conduct.

● Observe and maintain client confidentiality & privacy laws according to HIPAA and 42 CFR regulations.

● Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

● This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited school with a nursing program.

● Current Massachusetts State License as a Registered Nurse.

● CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment

● Satisfactory criminal background check.

Essential Competencies:

● Maintain the highest ethical and professional standard as to clients and employees

● Ability to avoid all dual relationships with clients (any personal, financial, business, social or sexual relationship or other activity outside the context of the traditional nurse-patient relationship)

● Meet all state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines in provision of client services

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Outstanding critical thinking and creative problem solving skills

● Ability to work independently

● High level of initiative

● Ability to manage, direct and lead a treatment team

● Professional demeanor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person