Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse (Full Time) is part of the team concept in a clinical setting for the delivery of healthcare. This position oversees client medications via monitoring, assessing clients for behavioral health and drug and alcohol withdrawals, building rapport with clients, and following up on medications and doctor appointments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & CORE COMPETENCIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follow physician's instructions on medication management protocol and procedures.
• Monitor client’s vital signs for signs/symptoms of medication reaction.
• Write notes and reports, as protocol and procedures indicate.
• Document and report on the client's status to team members.
• Conduct client observations/physical checks per program guidelines. All observations shall be documented within the required timeframes.
• Complete nursing assessment on clients admitted to a detoxification and residential treatment program.
• Complete transcription of doctor’s orders pertaining to modified protocols.
• Manages the Medication Administration Record, documenting self-administration by the patient, efficacy, and first response.
• Documents nursing incidents and medication errors.
• Facilitates waived testing procedures.
• Assist clients with medications via monitoring as directed by the appropriate health care professional
• Observation, documentation, audit functions, education, and record keeping of all
• observed/inventoried/destroyed/prescribed medications.
• Facilitates waived testing protocol per manufacturer’s guidelines and company policy.
• Attend job-related meetings, in-service training, and staff development training; participate in team problem-solving methods; building rapport; respond to requests; and maintain a cooperative relationship among the health care team by communicating information.
• Administering and documenting vital signs, CIWAs, COWS, fall assessments/precautions, seizure precautions, nutritional assessments, pain scales, anxiety scales, craving scales, standard and infection control precautions.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and informing the supervisor so that they may place order(s) for supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Measures an employee's demonstrated job-relevant knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, resources, laws, customer service, and technical information, as well as the relationship of work to the organization’s mission. Also measured are the employee’s self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge to stay current with changes impacting the job.

Must be able to submit a Staff Health Questionnaire (DHCS 5105 - Outpatient Facilities) upon hire, or a Health Screening Report (DHCS 5077 - Residential Facilities)

• Must have a negative Tuberculosis test result
• Two years of experience as a Nurse or in a health-related field preferred.
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques of mental health and drug and alcohol intervention.
• Knowledge of medications' effects, indications, and contraindications.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current RN or LVN license in the state of operations and in good standing (Required)
• CPR and First Aid Certified (Required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Walking, bending, and kneeling, which will occur with moderate lifting of 30 or more pounds (suitcases, packages, supplies, etc.). This position must be able to support client weight in case of emergency situations or client disability requiring assistance in walking, etc. There is a risk of exposure to bodily fluid infections, contagious/bloodborne diseases, and chemicals (cleaning agents); there is a risk of exposure to varying, unpredictable situations (i.e., client behavior).

The facility is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with state and federal disability discrimination laws.

• Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, talk or hear, and smell continually. Ability to stand, walk, and reach frequently. Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Close vision is required to see a computer monitor, read documents, and operate a copy and fax machine. Distance vision is required to drive an automobile if driving is a requirement of the job.
• The work environment is indoors and climate controlled. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Moderate noise levels as found in a business office.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.