Description:

First City Recovery Center is in need of a reliable LPN/RN to care for individuals suffering from alcohol abuse and/or substance abuse and mental health in a professional and considerate manner.

The Nurse is responsible for delivering client-centered care. You will work under the supervision of the Medical Director, Charge Nurse, and Program Director. Therefore, LPN/RN professionals must be flexible, team players, qualified, compassionate, and efficient. The LPN/RN works with a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) who will assist the LPN/RN with client care.

The ideal candidate must have experience providing diverse primary care to those who need it while remaining confident and calm.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

Completes the following documentation within 24 hours of the patient's admission to the program:

1. Admission Note

2. Nursing Assessment

3. Pre-Screen Testing

4. HRS Consent Form

5. Patient Health Examination

6. Criteria for Admission Form (if Detox admit).

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse is responsible for, however not limited to:

Ensures patient confidentiality in compliance with 42CFR, Part
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment
Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies.
Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges
Assisting/Reporting to medical providers;
Conducting required testing; lab draws;
Administers medications as ordered/prescribed by the medical provider
Follows all medical provider orders
Monitors behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concerns
Obtains vital signs (CIWA/COWS assessments), blood specimens, and urine samples
Processes point of care urine drug screens per company policy
Prepares take-home medication
Monitors medication administration closely to prevent diversion.
Communicate with Clinical staff on client progress
Maintains accurate client records
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents
Orders necessary medications
Maintains accurate medication inventory records
Adheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
Maintaining medication inventory and audit records and providing support to the overall operations of the clinic.
TB test Administrations and Readings Certified

Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state maintains current licensure per state requirements.
Maintains current CPR.
Detoxification experience preferred.
Current (five-years) of no felonies or substance abuse convictions.
Required to have a current TB immunization and/or verification incumbent is a rector.

EDUCATION:

A minimum of a Graduated from a community college with a Practical Nursing Degree or RN degree.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 1 years experience in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, preferably in a detox unit and/or inpatient, partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Physical setting:

Acute care
JCAHO accredited facility

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First City Recovery Centers LLC

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