Nursing - RN

Position Title: Detox RN/LPN

Supervisor: Director of Nursing

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Approved by: Director of Human Resources

POSITION SUMMARY

The RN/LPN Nurse is responsible to provide medical & history screens, overseeing selfadministration program, and providing routine nursing care and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the attending physician. He/she is also a member of the Treatment Team and provides input into the development of the Master Treatment Plan.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical: This individual must be able to pay close attention to detail.
• Problem Solving: This individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Oral communication: This individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, and conducts productive meetings. Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, patients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payor of health services.
• Leadership: This individual inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others. Must be able to exercise self-control and diplomacy in client and employee relations’ situations.
• Judgment: This individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exercise discretion, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions.
• Planning/organizing: This individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability: This individual demonstrates the ability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Safety and security: This individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Follows Infection Control guidelines at all times.
• Proficiency: Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws, Drug-Free Workplace Policies, Workplace Violence, Corporate Integrity & Compliance Program, and 12 Step program preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and BASIC DUTIES:

• Meets with patients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required.
• Effectively communicates concerns about patient health to the Medical Director and/or medical provider and follows up as necessary.
• Under the supervision of the Medical Director & Director of Nursing, assists in educating patients about health problems and medical care.
• Facilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, side effects, and contraindications.
• Participates in obtaining the client’s informed consent for procedures, treatments, and research, as appropriate.
• Supervises and instructs patients in medication self-administration, including the preparation and giving of injections as ordered by the doctor.
• Meets with therapists to provide information about patient medical problems.
• Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
• Takes verbal orders from the medical providers, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally.
• Initiates and completes nursing assessments within 24 hours of patient admission Documents client progress/regress according to established policies and procedures.
• Provides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Performs clinical nursing activities in a safe, professional manner.
• Knowledge of Baker Act procedures
• Maintains effective communication regarding client treatment issues between outside medical services and the facility.
• Maintaining compliance with established nursing care standards.
• Maintains client Infection Control Log per Joint Commission standards.
• Maintains equipment logs for Glucose Monitoring and Medication Refrigerator.
• Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress.
• Performs in a professional manner and role-model a positive image of mental health.
• Performs additional duties, as deemed by supervisor.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Graduated from a program with a certificate or degree program that prepared for LPN or RN positions.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience preferred; in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting preferred; in an inpatient, partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting preferred.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state maintains current licensure per state requirements. Maintains current CPR.
• Maintains up to date training in First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas as mandated by organizational policies.
• Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is typically performed in an office/medical environment. Employee frequently interacts directly or over the phone with clients and staff members during the workday. Employee may be required to travel between facilities. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbents may be asked by their supervisor to perform other duties. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based upon their performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice (subject to applicable laws).