JOB TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE- FULL TIME IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE CLASSIFICATION: NON- EXEMPT COMPENSATION: $33.00- $35.00 POSTION SUMMARY: Orders, dispenses and maintains inventory of Methadone and Suboxone. Provides professional nursing care for Agency clientele that follows established standards and practices specific to out-patient substance abuse treatment. This position requires working 40 hours per week. The hours will be Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm with a Saturday rotation of 5:00am-9:00am. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Sets up, administers, and accounts for Methadone or Suboxone skillfully and correctly, as ordered by the physician.
- Establishes and sustains medical procedures which provide the best possible patient care, and medication control compatible with all relevant licensure and accreditation standards.
- Implements accurately and promptly physician’s orders.
- Keeps physician informed of patients’ needs and problems.
- Serves as liaison between physician and other staff members regarding the medical treatment of patients.
- Assists the physician with physical examinations, when necessary, providing the essential information to the physician.
- Identifies and responds to high-risk events/behaviors that could jeopardize clients and/or staff.
- Assures completion of all necessary documentation related to client health care issues, in a timely manner.
- Maintains complete and accurate medical record-keeping procedures, which are in accordance with all relevant licensure and accreditation standards.
- Obtains and maintains needed supplies and equipment.
- Acts as patient advocate for all medical needs.
- Monitors the environment of care and agency compliance with policies and procedures, as assigned.
- Generates report documentation to funding sources as it applies.
- Monitors patient involvement in treatment activities.
- Participates in performance improvement efforts through Quality Improvement committee, as needed.
- Ability to perform Quality Control standards.
- Performs all job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices and agency policies and mission.
- Performs all job functions in a professional manner.
- Presents and maintains a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits.
- Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace that enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Values Statement.
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: - Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to provide patient care
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations with a clear understanding of Agency Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Ability to learn and implement Agency-specific practices and procedures
- Ability to prepare and present patient educational opportunities
- Observes confidentiality rules and respects rights of patients
- Demonstrates competency in evaluating opioid withdrawal signs and symptoms
- Demonstrates competency in verbalizing understanding of chemical dependency as a primary illness and provide sincere interest in working with this patient population
- Demonstrates competency in recognizing secondary illnesses that can develop from chemical dependency and making appropriate referrals for that medical care
- Demonstrates competency in providing appropriate care and services to both adolescents and adults (No adolescents in opioid treatment).
- Demonstrates competency in de-escalation process for volatile patients and visitors
- Demonstrates competency in practicing therapeutic counseling methods, principles and practices
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
- Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. EXPERIENCE: One year of professional nursing experience CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: Active/current Illinois RN or LPN license. CPR certification.
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