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Detox/Residential treatment facility looking for LPN/RN's who are experienced/interested in the substance abuse and/or mental health field. The nurse is responsible for the following, but not limited to:

Description:

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

Admission Note

Nursing Assessment

Pre-Screen Testing

HRS Consent Form

Client Health Examination

Criteria for Admission Form (if Detox admit)

Transcribes Physician's Orders and Implement all Medical Protocols as ordered

Administers medications and monitor detoxification process

Confers with and assists the Medical Doctor and the Psychiatrist.

Makes appropriate referrals using referral forms

Attends and participate in all "in-service" functions

Assists with emergency situations and make immediate referrals

Provides documentation which reflects services for each Client in accordance with licensure standards

Maintains the Confidential nature of all Clients and facility activities

Maintains required Training & Continuing Education

Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct

Meets with Clients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required

Effectively communicates concerns about Client health to the Medical Director and follows up as necessary

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and Director of Nursing, assists in educating Clients about health problems and medical care

Facilitates medication education for new Clients and for all other Clients starting new medications

Meets with therapists to provide information about Client medical problems

Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.

Accommodate utilization review needs when additional information is necessary to provide further authorization to insurance carriers, this may be accomplished by scheduling clients to be evaluated by the Physician's Assistant or Medical Director simply by communicating directly with a care manager.

Scheduling routine laboratory examinations or those ordered by the Medical Director.

Takes verbal orders from the Medical Director, documents them in the Client record and carries them out accurately and professionally.

Provides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director and Head Nurse

Participate in regular meetings with the Clinical Director to discuss specific Client problems.

Facilitate Medical Groups as directed by Head Nurse

Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.

Encourage efficient utilization of supplies and equipment to prevent waste.

Maintains effective communication between outside medical services and the facility

Keeps and shares records and equipment

Interacts with clients with compassion and respect

Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc.

Has good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work

Functions well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff

Performs additional duties, as deemed necessary by supervisor

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 adaptabilit

Legends Recovery Center of Defiance

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