Charge Nurse

Join our Team as a Charge Nurse and be responsible for all Nursing related services in our Recovery Center. The Charge Nurse is involved in preserving and improving the quality and efficiency of patient care provided by our organization. The Charge Nurse is also accountable for meeting all the standards of Nursing.We Require:Current and active license to practice nursing in the respective state where position is located.Preferred - A minimum of two years' experience as a Nursing Supervisor with a working knowledge of Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis Patients.Preferred - Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an BSN.Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity including:Knowledge of referral procedures and admittance criteria for health care and community providers.Ability to network and collaborate with healthcare and other social and cultural agencies that can provide services to the patients and families.Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes:Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:ConfidentialityPatient RightsProfessional Code of EthicsDiscriminationKnowledge of airborne and blood borne pathogens (TB, HIV, AIDS, HB) and risk reduction methodologies and the use of universal precautions.Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.Responsibilities:Stabilize patient according to unit protocol.Render all nursing assessments, evaluations, and consents based on the individuals and level of care where you are stationed.Ensure that all daily documentation and updates needs are completed by the end of shift.Supervise all nursing staff to ensure that all medical documentation and medical care requirements are met pursuant to regulatory standards and practice and is in compliance with all licensing and credentialing regulations and standards.Inspect medical charts both open and closed to ensure compliance with QI & QA Policy & procedures, as well as all other regulatory, funding, and clinical and medical standards.Supervise, monitor, and document staff delivery of all medical services.Ensure all required detox services and protocols are met and delivered in a timely manner and pursuant to regulatory standards and requirements.Obtain and manage all medical services and vendor contracts.Work in conjunction with onsite pharmacist or contract pharmacist regarding medication oversight and destruction of medication.Responsible for recommending and ensuring regulatory staffing patterns & managing annual budget.Ensure that shifts are covered by all levels of staff and that staff are actively involved in the medical treatment, admission and census process and aware of all elements of its implementation.Provides appropriate training for department and hold staff accountable for attending required training.Responsible for recommending and ensuring regulatory staffing patterns & managing annual budget.Monitors adherence to company and department policies, procedures and practices.