Substance Use Recovery Nurse

• Evaluation of the client’s physical condition and the need for detoxification services
• Provide Oversight to LPNs/BHTs recording initial patient medical histories, taking vital signs as scheduled, and monitoring health status during detoxification
• Complete disease prevention, risk reduction and reproductive health education.
• Arranging medical appointments dealing with medical conditions that occur during treatment and managing medical emergencies, such as accidental injuries and drug reactions.
• Conferring with a physician as necessary or advocating for medical services through managed care organizations.
• Arranging or monitoring special dietary needs for medical conditions.
• Reviewing medication requirements with clients/patients, educating the client/patient and guardian (if necessary) about the benefits of taking medications as prescribed.
• Monitoring medication self-administration compliance with regard to DMH & CARF standards through review of MARs, Documentation of Medication Errors and Medication Occurrences, Implementation of Corrective Action.
• Work in conjunction with PFH associates to ensure residential and medical detoxification clients/patients are appropriate for environmental setting.
• Consulting with the physician or pharmacy to confirm medications prescribed.
• Oversee therapeutic injection of medication (subcutaneous or intramuscular).
• Monitoring lab levels including consultation with physicians, clients, and clinical staff.
• Coordination of medication needs with physicians, pharmacies, clients, and families.
• Monitoring medication side-effects including the use of standardized evaluations.
• Monitoring physician orders for treatment modifications requiring patient education.
• Review of Documentation including appropriate authorizations and assuring that Doctor’s Notes are complete and accurate.
• Schedule Behavioral Health technicians within established policy and procedures under the supervision of Program Director or designee. Assure that proper coverage is maintained per contractual standards. Responsible for monitoring and managing overtime.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training of new Behavioral Health technician staff/nurses under the direct supervision of the Program Director or designee. Will monitor to ensure that staff obtain the required 36 hours of trainings every two years, which includes monitoring of required and/or assigned trainings on Relias Learning.
• Responsible for the development of individualized training plans for associates and to facilitate weekly supervision meetings to ensure proper training of associates. Responsible for completing and maintaining documentation of these supervisory meetings per CARF/DMH/company regulations.
• Complete all evaluations and required status notices in a timely manner.
• Schedule and facilitate routinely scheduled associate meetings and/or trainings at minimum 1x per month. Complete and maintain documentation of these meetings and/or trainings per CARF/DMH/company regulations.
• Ensure program and agency procedures are occurring with Urine Collection and Testing and that staff are properly trained.
• Ensure associates are properly trained on facilitation of educational groups and completion of required documentation according to all CARF/DMH/agency Standards. Will help facilitate an evolving programming schedule.
• Participates in clinical staffing and treatment team meetings providing feedback and to facilitate ongoing communications between Behavioral Health technicians/nurses and the treatment team.
• Monitoring and Ordering of program, kitchen, and medical supplies.
• Monitoring and oversight of maintenance of Program Equipment.
• Demonstrates interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, or Executive Team members.

• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of nursing related to mental health and/or substance abuse services.
• Detailed knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and provide alternative treatments.
• Skilled in effective entering, transcribing, recording, and storing information in written or electronic form.
• Ability to plan, supervise and evaluate the work of direct reports.
• Aptitude to evaluate services within assigned program and give input.
• Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
• Effectively apply techniques of a complex nature to make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.

• Current Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Missouri with at least four (4) years of professional experience. Experience in the treatment or rehabilitation of substance use/ behavioral health disorders is preferred. At least two (2) years of supervisory/managerial experience in substance use/behavioral healthcare setting. BSN preferred.

**Applicant must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. Applicant must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.

• Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all team members.
• Provide leadership and guidance to all aspects of the department.
• Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives.
• Involve, as appropriate, all team members to achieve goals.
• Effectively communicate to team members any changes and newsworthy events within the department or company.
• Handle difficult team member situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice to show respect for the individual
• Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.
• Reinforces team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the company.

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
• Must provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter.
• Annual maintenance of licenses, and certifications.
• Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date:
• CPI for Residential programs
• Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs
• Achievement of thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
• Direct Service Expectations form within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Direct Service Expectations form within thirty (30) days of employment.
• If transporting clients the following will be required:
• Active driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record.

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.