What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Detox position at METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL?
Job Details
Job Location: 721 Fawcett Ave - Tacoma, WA
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Health Care
Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides standard nursing care to include patients withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs.
- Provides nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards
- Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed
- Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations.
- Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations; will also be using a Pyxis machine to support distribution of medications.
- Updates Medication Administration Records in a timely and accurate manner for all clients as orders change.
- Responds to emergency situations and is ultimately a leader in their position when on shift to help support the clinical and nursing Withdrawal Management staff in delivery of services to the Withdrawal Management guests
- Documents all provided services in the Withdrawal Management guest’s medical record, ensuring that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations, standards and established deadlines in accordance with WAC laws
- Instructs Withdrawal Management guests in required health hygiene techniques and provides support when necessary
- Communicates with patients and families regarding treatment and care
- Assures confidentiality is always maintained
- Completes administrative documentation in a timely and accurate manner, such as time sheets, time off requests, etc.
- Provides all required annual documentation to Human Resources and completes all required training in a timely manner
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelors in Nursing a plus
- Current license as a Registered Nurse without any restrictions
- Experience in chemical dependency or mental health preferred
- Must have current TB test or x-ray at time of hire
- Must have a current First Aid/CPR card per licensing requirements
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