Detox Nurse Lvn, Rn With Sud & Mental Health Related Experience

Detox Nurse is responsible for supervision, evaluation, and monitoring client’s detoxification progress. The Detox Nurse works directly with the Physician in providing direct client care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the self-administration of medication policy to document and observe client medication regimen for all clients at the facility.
• Ensure client / patient medical stabilization and safety
• Collaborate with Medical Director for medications, detox protocols and medical clearances
• Monitor appropriate urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests
• Maintain awareness of physical, nutritional and personal care needs for the client
• Report client condition to Medical Director, Clinical Team and Program Directors
• Measures and records clients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration when required.
• Evaluates health concerns and directs clients to emergency medical care when required.
• Works as part of a health care team to assess client needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Reviews medication logs and consults with both clients and physicians regarding refills.
• Assists the Program Manager in overseeing clients at Detox/Residential level, undertaking visits with them at residential facilities if required.
• Facilitates educational groups on medication management.
• Reviews documents and records pertaining to breath analysis and urine test samples from clients.
• Coordinate with admissions staff and review any and all prescreening assessments of potential clients for intake.
• Knowledge of policy and procedure manual relating to program protocol
• Reviews all resident files on a regular basis to insure quality care assurance.
• Maintain and adhere to all federal, state and county regulations regarding client confidentiality and staff code of conduct.
• Plan, oversee and hold regular trainings of program protocols to the staff on a regular basis.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA regulations,CARF, DHCS and Joint Commission policies and procedures.
• Review pre-certification forms to determine program eligibility and appropriateness
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid LVN Licensure required or Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN).
• 2 years’ experience working as LVN
• Ability to prioritize and provide appropriate treatment protocols
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR

Additional Requirements:

• Clean DMV Record
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR
• Proof of recent TB test
• Flexibility with hours and scheduling
• Must be legally able to work in the United States
• Because of the nature of our work, we require that our staff who are in recovery themselves, provide references confirming a clean and sober lifestyle for at least the past 3 years.

Competency:

• Demonstrates respect for individuals with mental illness and their significant others.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of major diagnostic categories of psychiatric disorders, the primary features and common symptoms.
• Demonstrates understanding of the medical model principles and methods.
• Demonstrates skill in assisting individuals in the development of their recovery plan.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the legal system and client rights, and ability to support and advocate for the individual.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources, including social and educational services, and ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacological issues of addictions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the biopsychosocial influences and effects of dependencies and addictive behaviors on the client and his significant others.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Pain Medicine
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry
• Urgent Care

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How Familiar are you with KIPU EMR and medication Management?
• Will you be able to work 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Will you be able to work or 3:30pm till 11:30 pm?
• Will you be able to work on Saturday 07:00am -3:30 pm
• What is your desired per diem compensation?
• How well are you familiar with medication management?
• Will you be available to work a minimum of 3 days a week ( per diem)
• This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Please advise if you are willing to engage and work as an Independent Contracted Nurse for 3 days 10 hours

Experience:

• Mental & Behavioral Health Technicians: 2 years (Required)
• Detox Nurse: 2 years (Required)
• Behavioral health: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Claremont, CA 91711: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person