Addiction Treatment Program Nurse

Quick Company Description Opiate dependence has grown to become one of the leading causes of death in the United states. That is why we at ALT Recovery Group are committed to providing personalized care that allows our patients to regain health, wellness, and most importantly their freedom.

Benefits

· Medical Insurance

· PTO

· Great work culture

· Close to 118 Freeway

· Room for Growth in company

Duties

· Dispensing medication and recording dosages

· Accurately inventories and audits methadone medication logs.

· Maintaining absolute accuracy in daily accounting of the methadone that is dispensed and

· inventoried.

· Administers appropriate tests as required including patient TB tests and other nursing assessment

· techniques

· Receives medical orders and ensures that medical orders are documented and understood by

· Program Director and other staff members

· Maintains absolute control and tracking of all medical paperwork involving patient dose changes, lab

· results, physician orders, phase/level changes and verbal orders

· providing first aid and emergency services as required

· Refers clients to hospital/Designated Mental Health Professional if no less restrictive option is

· available.

· Provides educational information through the Patient Information board at least quarterly.

· Notifies treatment team of client medical non-compliance and/or missed appointments with nurses.

· Must obtain and maintain CPR certifications, have knowledge of medical complications of addiction

· and their treatment, and knowledge of general medical procedures

· Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information;

· responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods

· Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication

· administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

· Maintains continuity among nurses by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and

· continuing needs

· Responds promptly to client needs and maintains confidentiality.

· Occasionally involves light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force to move objects. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Skills/Requirements

· LVN or LPN license

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Ability to Commute:

• Chatsworth, CA 91311 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chatsworth, CA 91311: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30