Addiction Dosing Nurse

• Addiction Dosing Nurse Duties and Responsibilities
• Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2; Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
• Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health
• Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards
• Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome
• Be familiar with and adhere to the rights of patients as defined by DPH Patient Rights Standards (105 CMR 164.079)
• Be familiar with best practice standards in line with ASAM criteria inclusive of detox protocols, MAT and/or pharmacology
• Documents patient information according to established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions as per DPH Regulations indicate
• Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship
• Understands medication uses, side effects and food-drug interactions
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
• Utilizes effective time management
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Triage patient issues for the Attending Practitioner
• Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders
• Attends supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed basis on status or concerns
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings
• May be mandated to cover designated program/shifts based upon safe staffing needs
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Program Director, Site Director, and/or DON

• Outpatient/OTP Services
• Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies
• Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments and procedures as required
• Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical/psychiatric ilness
• Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patient
• Conduct controlled substance count and sign the controlled substance register
• Monitor vital signs and assess withdrawal signs and symptoms per protocol
• Administer routine medications according to the nursing standards of care as ordered by practitioner
• Coordination of medication orders with pharmacies and alert practitioner when prior authorizations are required for medications
• Conducts suicide risk assessment as needed and communicates information to practitioner
• Review medications received at the program and log prior storing
• Conduct a nursing assessment/physical assessment including medication reconciliation for new admissions and as requested by staff
• Provide psycho-educational groups on medication awareness and effects as well as other subjects associated with addiction/mental illness, if required
• Ability to engage in verbal de-escalation of patients and provide appropriate behavioral interventions to maintain safety
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
• Triage medication concerns for the attending practitioner
• Complete all required shift tasks delegated for monitoring, auditing and compliance (logs, reports as assigned)
• Audit unit supplies and submit orders as needed to supervisor
• Engage in care coordination activities with the patient's community medical providers, as needed
• Support patients with identifying medical service needs, assist with referrals and appointment coordination
• Monitoring of medications stored onsite and following medication destruction policies as needed
• Ensure exam room is maintained in cleanly manner, stocked with supplies and infection controls protocols are followed
• Coordination with external laboratory to ensure patient lab orders are accurate, valid and samples are collected per policy
• Complete required nursing documentation per policy for outpatient/OTP services
• Report and environmental/safety concerns to supervisor immediately
• Complete chart audits as requested to ensure documentation for nursing is completed timely.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses & Referral
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

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