Medical Detoxification Specialist

3 weeks ago


Apache Junction, Arizona, United States Axiom Care Full time

About the Role:

Axiom Care is seeking a skilled Medical Detoxification Specialist to join our team. As a leader of the therapeutic care team, you will provide care for patients as they progress through the medical detoxification process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and monitor patients' physical and psychological signs and symptoms of withdrawal from mood-altering chemicals.
  • Administer medications as prescribed with the goal of ensuring that the patient detoxifies safely.
  • Obtain and document nursing history from patients and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems.
  • Perform basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Record vital signs, notes changes, and pursue more-specific investigations as needed.
  • Identify abnormal diagnostic data and show a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.
  • Follow Physician orders for patient care for admissions, medication administration, treatment protocols and discharge.
  • Provide quality care assurance, following state and nursing guidelines and standards and Infection Control Protocols.
  • Monitor patient progress and vitals based on treatment protocols to ensure patient progress and safety and charting patient care in patient and department charts in EMR system.
  • Participate in handoff report meetings at beginning and end of shift for continuity of care and effective communication.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely communication of all Nursing and Medical supply needs to Nursing Lead.
  • Address the physical effects of addiction and administer treatments to ease the symptoms so patients can concentrate on breaking their addictions.
  • Play a teaching role in addition to providing physical care. Teach Patients about the dangers of drug abuse, including the physical and psychological effects; the damage to relationships and family life; and the impact on meeting basic needs such as holding down a job.
  • Educate Patients regarding treatment options, including those they can use on either an inpatient or outpatient basis, and those they can use to stay drug-free long-term.
  • Educate Patients' family members about what to expect from the rehab process and how they can support their loved one's attempt to conquer drug addiction.
  • Provide advocacy as needed to ensure patient knows and understands their rights and ensures patient informed consent.
  • Understand patient care goals as voiced by the patient, making the patient a major part of his treatment and recovery.
  • Support nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
  • Participate in peer review as appropriate.
  • Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
  • Ensure medications are always stocked by completely inventory regularly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.


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