MAIN FUNCTION:

• To assist in maintaining the highest quality of care to all patients.
• Understanding of Addiction, Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT), and the stigmatism associated with terminology and treatment of addiction and MAT.
• To act as health coordinator.
• User role(s) information systems access as assigned, where applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Document all pertinent nursing care matters in client’s EMR.
• Provide Nursing Assessment and consultation to perspective and actual patients.
• Maintain records of all infection control matters pertaining to patients and/or staff.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Maintain log (if applicable) for medications or other solutions (ie., PPD solution, Naltrexone, Buprenorphine) stored at facility along with destruction/expiration information.
• Assure the provision of education, risk reduction, counseling and referral services to all patients regarding HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases and other communicable diseases.
• Follow universal precautions and utilize the appropriate infection control measures.
• Supervise samesex urine sample collection for toxicology.
• Administer breathalyzer and alcohol swabs.
• Attend job related meetings and inservice lectures.
• Inform office manager of general office and medical supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform Admission Nursing Assessment and make appropriate nursing diagnoses based on that assessment.
• Assess client’s psychiatric history and current psychiatric status.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician (MAT programs), understand basic pharmacology, planting and reading of PPDs (intradermal skin test).
• Proficient in basic nursing skills and competent in taking an electrocardiogram and blood pressure.
• Age specific clinical skills related to the adolescent and geriatric client.
• Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Current New York State Registered Nurse licensure, CPR certification.

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