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Form of workJob Description
- Implements nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Medical Director.
- Administers medications, treatments and procedures according to standard nursing practices and applicable agency policies.
- Observes residential clients self-administer their medications.
- Carries out a plan of care and medication orders from MD’s, PA’s and ARNP’s.
- Educates clients regarding potential side effects of medications and observes for side effects.
- Monitors clients for withdrawal symptoms.
- Obtains vital signs, conducts breathalyzers, conducts blood glucose level, TB testing, pregnancy testing and urine drug screen testing.
- Provides crisis management (often involving intoxicated clients).
- Communicates and collaborates with physicians, ARNP’s, P.A’s, nurses and pharmacists.
- Ensures that changes in client status, abnormal lab values or other concerns are communicated to the MD, PA, and/or ARNP.
- Completes other tasks within the scope of licensed nurses and the program services and procedures.
- Oversees all aspects of the detox patient admission process, including: pre-screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission into detoxification and residential services.
- Obtains physical assessment data and health history upon admission.
- Performs inventory on controlled substances and reports abnormalities to the Director of Nursing.
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director.
- Records client observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
- Maintains electronic health record and participates in auditing charts.
- Facilitates health promotion and recovery classes for clients in residential and detoxification.
- And other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Must work effectively in an atmosphere of dignity and respect for clients and co-workers.
- Participate in internal training programs.
- Participate in Quality Improvement Program.
- Other duties as assigned.
