Addiction Nurse - RN

Overview:

The RN will ensure the highest quality of care is provided, provide efficient patient flow and provide crisis intervention as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidelines.
• Manages patient medication preselection’s and drug administration.
• Maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
• Performs initial inductions and conducts medical services.
• Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
• Provides patient education related to treatments and health and safety policies.
• Signs and processes physician orders and enter notes in the EMR and input flags.
• Completes documentation using the designated Electronic Medical Record.
• Schedules appointments and document no-shows in system.
• Prints, signs, and files all paperwork appropriately.
• Prints daily reports and ensures accuracy of information.
• Complies with the BrightView Infection Control plan and educates patients and staff accordingly.
• Daily cleaning of medication/dispensing and all patient care areas.
• Ensures confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
• Maintains flexibility in provision of nursing services, travel between locations when necessary.
• A productivity rate is required (TBD) with Telehealth options available to meet goals.

• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite
• Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

Qualifications:

• EXPERIENCE:
• Required: 1+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Preferred: 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• EDUCATION:
• Required: Associates Degree in Nursing, (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)