Addictions RN

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As an Addictions RN, you will work with Adults with Co-occurring Mental Illness and substance use disorders, including Ambulatory Withdraw Management (AWM) program, as well as licensed ambulatory mental health and addiction treatment programs in Mercer County, NJ

Schedule: Monday-Friday: varied shifts according to program needs with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break; some on call responsibilities and weekends as needed

Competencies:

Takes on responsibilities and insures that others do as well; acts with good judgment and sound thinking; work is ethical, reliable, productive and effective. Primary customers and secondary stakeholders report a high level of satisfaction with services. Possesses self-awareness; continually strives for self-improvement; is motivated to learn new things to benefit customers and the organization. Is consistent, dependable and trustworthy; attendance and punctuality meet requirements of the position.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct supervision to per diem staff in AWM to schedule and ensure 7 day a week coverage;
• Providing administrative oversight of the facility's nursing services in absence of the DON, and where appropriate, directly supervise the facility's nursing staff;
• Assisting the DON in the development and maintenance of written objectives, policies and procedures, and quality assurance program for nursing services;
• Attends supervisory sessions internally and externally;
• Participating in staff orientation and staff education activities, when applicable; and
• Participating in team conferences with the multidisciplinary team;
• Serve on agency-wide or program specific committees to streamline consumer services and service provision;
• Provides daily medication administration of medications, observation, and assessment of individuals receiving ASAM Level 1 Ambulatory Detox services for Opiates, Alcohol and Benzodiazepines;
• Administers protocol for detox as directed by psychiatrist or prescriber;
• Coordinates with the prescriber to discuss client reaction and response;
• Receives verbal orders from APN or Psychiatrist;
• Monitors vital signs and withdrawal symptoms using COWS and CIWA scales;
• Completes initial evaluations and facilitates admission into the detox program;
• Ensures clients are appropriately scheduled with the APN or Psychiatrist as well as for primary healthcare appointments;
• Coordinates with counselors, peers, and case managers to ensure clients are receiving necessary services during and post detox;
• Maintaining daily count of controlled substances and other medications used for detox and maintenance;
• Understands target populations and specialized needs;
• Assists prescribers with various aspects of medication education and management, including facilitation of groups;
• Collects Urine Drug Samples and coordinates with lab company for pickup and analysis;
• Helps consumers’ access primary and specialty care, promoting health/lifestyle changes, and assists consumers in obtaining pharmaceutical coverage;
• Provides injections, reviews lab reports, contacts pharmacies on behalf of prescribers and clients;
• Maintains inventory of medication samples, syringes and other medical supplies according to agency policy;
• Completes preliminary health screenings and arranges for clients to obtain physicals and other medical care as needed;
• Prepares documentation thoroughly and on a timely basis in the electronic health record;
• Shares protected health information in compliance with HIPAA to ensure integrated treatment;
• Provides assistance to consumers in safely taking multiple medications for both physical and mental health disorders, avoiding polypharmacy, and managing multiple medical concerns;
• Provides education and support for healthy lifestyle changes, including reduced dependence on tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substances, improved nutrition;
• Assists consumers and prescriber with medication pre-authorizations;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions
• Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates
• Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH Philosophy

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in NJ;
• One (1) year of experience in a licensed substance use disorder treatment facility;
• Three (3) to five (5) years of nursing supervisory or nursing administration experience;
• Valid Driver's License required.

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.

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