Nurse - Substance Abuse Treatment

3 weeks ago

Washington DC USA, United States Gaudenzia Full time
About Gaudenzia

Gaudenzia is a leading nonprofit provider of treatment to individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment, enabling them to achieve long-term recovery and a fulfilling life.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse to join our team. As a Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and support to individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct initial nursing assessments for clients within 24 hours of admission, adhering to established program policies and state regulations.
  • Arrange appointments with healthcare providers to secure physical examinations, health screenings, and necessary tests.
  • Administer medications and supervise self-administered medications, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of medical supplies and inventory, adhering to governing regulations and agency policies.
  • Counsel clients on nutrition, healthcare, self-care, and symptom management.
  • Ensure clients have appropriate medical coverage for safety, adequate care, and provider compliance.
  • Implement health seminars on topics such as HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, and infectious diseases.
  • Participate in treatment and multidisciplinary team meetings, as directed.
  • Implement and ensure adherence to infection control policies and practices.
  • Provide education to clients on health, nutrition, safety, and medication compliance.
  • Maintain LPN license with good standing.
Working Conditions
  • Required to work weekends at least once a month, including one off-shift per week, to ensure program coverage.
  • May be required to work shifts outside of assigned shifts during critical staffing shortages.
  • The minimum holiday requirement is 1 major summer holiday and 1 major winter holiday.
  • This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during inclement weather.
  • For Gaudenzia sites with multiple programs, you may be required to work in any of the programs based on staffing needs.
Benefits and Perks

Gaudenzia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, vision insurance, and various supplemental benefits. You will also receive paid time off, vacation accruals, 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid bereavement leave, education assistance benefit, and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5%.

Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
  • Must have a good standing license (LPN or RN) valid in the state in which clinical will practice.
  • Must also possess current CPR Certification.
  • New Grads and Newly Licensed LPNs and RNs are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Our Operating Principles
  1. We hold client care as our top priority.
  2. We assume good intentions.
  3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
  4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
  5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
  6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
  7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
  8. We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency.

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