Residential Treatment Nurse

About This Role

Provide direct patient care, administer medications, and manage withdrawal symptoms in a residential treatment setting for substance abuse. This role involves completing admissions, maintaining documentation, and offering emotional support to individuals.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission procedures including paperwork, orientation, and urinalysis collection
• Thoroughly search individuals’ belongings and properly dispose of forbidden items upon admission
• Administer and interpret tuberculosis skin tests
• Document nursing assessments, treatment plans, physician's orders, and progress notes in individual charts
• Provide direct care to individuals receiving services
• Monitor for signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal
• Provide medically monitored evaluation and withdrawal management in the Detoxification Unit under the Director of Nursing's supervision
• Monitor for changes in patient condition
• Maintain a hygienic and safe work environment in compliance with healthcare procedures
• Maintain all necessary documentation
• Update and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records
• Manage and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director
• Provide direction to technicians on assigned shifts
• Develop treatment plans with individuals to address medical issues
• Provide emotional support through listening, counseling, and answering questions

Requirements

• Unrestricted LVN license in the state of Texas
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens
• Ability to pass State of Texas criminal background and driving record checks

Qualifications

• Prefer 1 year of detox, emergency or med-surge nursing experience

Nice to Have

• 1 year of detox, emergency or med-surge nursing experience
• Working knowledge of medical detoxification for substance abuse
• Knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal including pharmacological factors
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of American Society of Addiction Medicine placement criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it relates to substance-related disorders
• Knowledge of Code of Ethics for nurses
• Knowledge of federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and HIPAA
• Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, individuals served, outside professionals, and the general public

Benefits

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