RN Lead (Substance Use Disorder)

Hegira Health, Inc. (HHI), a private non-profit corporation, is one of the largest freestanding behavioral healthcare agencies in the area. HHI, accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Michigan, provides a broad array of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services to individuals of all ages.

Oakdale Recovery Center (ORC) - provides withdrawal management and short-term residential treatment services to adults with substance use disorders, many whom have mental health disorders as well. Average LOS is 3 days for WD and 14 days for residential treatment. Hegira Health, Inc. The shift is:

• Full Time - Afternoon Monday through Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• RN or LPN licensed to practice in the State of Michigan.
• One or more years leadership.
• Three or more years nursing experience relative to behavioral healthcare.
• Understanding of the physiological and psychological process of detoxification from substance use disorder.
• Understanding of nursing services for persons diagnosed with substance use disorder and mental illness, including pharmacology, diagnostic, risk assessment, and treatment approaches

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (Summary of):

Supervision

· Assist Nurse Supervisor in orientation and training of new nursing staff to policies and procedures of Oakdale Recovery Center (ORC) and Hegira Health Inc. (HHI).

• Assist in coordinating bi-weekly nursing staff schedules, post and when ensure when on-call assignments align with staffing needs and comply with relevant policies.
• Assist with conducting monthly nurse staff meetings.
• Assist in developing training tools/process, implements and monitors learning for all new nursing services policy/procedures/processes.

Indirect Services

• Assist in performing random audit of client records to measure quality of nursing documentation.
• Ensure the method of communication between nursing staff is effective for shift reports and procedural changes.
• Support the orientation process for new nursing staff members.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating ongoing training programs CPR, Narcan etc. and in developing educational materials.
• Collaborate with the nurse supervisor to monitor the performance of nursing staff.
• Ensure the delivery of quality care in accordance with established protocols.

Intake

• Complete the Physical Health History Form or Biopsychosocial per program policy.
• Begin the initial Nursing Care Plan (or Nursing portion of the multi-disciplinary Plan) within the first 24 hours of admission.
• Order all medications for detox, psychiatric or health conditions.
• Begin a medication record on the client.
• Complete client’s TB test (Detox/SA and COD Residential only).
• Ensure Urine Drug Screen is completed (Detox/SA and COD Residential only).
• Assist with monitoring medication accountability by documenting all medication brought into the facility, securing the medication, and by receiving client’s signature.
• Assist the provider in the examination process as needed.

Daily Care

• Complete client medication orders to include transcribing orders, faxing orders to pharmacy as ordered by provider.
• Complete a medication, controlled substance count at each work shift completion with oncoming nurse.
• Complete CIWA/COWS assessment judiciously with excellent documentation of results to include vital signs, response, behavior, and concerns.
• Complete medication administration using nursing six rights of administration.
• Provide client education regarding medication ordered only, wellness, and health monitoring, as needed.
• Maintain relationships with clients within boundaries established per licensing guidelines and HHI ethical pledge.

Discharge

• Complete medications, labs, TB skin test, external referrals, physical status, medical condition, intervention, etc. within 24 hours of discharge.
• Complete Continuing Care Plan.
• Complete the Medication Reconciliation form.
• Prepare all necessary prescriptions and package medications for clients at time of discharge.

Hegira Health Inc. Nursing Requirements

• Maintain client confidentiality per federal guidelines- HIPAA, and HHI policy.
• Provide therapist, providers (physician, nurse practitioner (NP/DNP), physician’s assistant (PA)) with timely, pertinent information regarding client conditions.
• Be knowledgeable of potential side effects or adverse reactions of psychotropic medications.
• Monitor clients for self-harming behaviors and report to providers, clinicians, Nurse Manager, and ORC leadership.
• Notify Nurse Manager and/or HHI DQM immediately of suspected violation of licensing laws.
• Document staff behavior/action contrary to HHI policy and/or licensing immediately. Provide remediation of information and practice.
• Report to the Nurse Manager any irregularities that affect a client’s medical process.

Pay is based upon years of related experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Physical Setting:

• Acute care

Application Question(s):

• Can you work the 2:00pm - 10:30pm shift?

Experience:

• nursing leadership: 1 year (Required)
• SUD or mental health: 1 year (Required)
• Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $40