Phoenix

Arizona

1413 live openings

Dosing Nurse Requirements: · TB Screening

· CPR Certification

· Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program

· Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)

· Therapeutic Boundaries Training

· Ability to care for diverse populations

· Incident Report Training

· All Hazards Training

· Infection Control Training

· Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)

· Ability to lift 50 lbs.

· Computer Skills

· Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner

· Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders) and Medical Co-morbidities

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 best practice standards in line with MA Dept of Mental Health regulations;

· Delegates to and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) as appropriate;

· Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) staff;

· Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments (RN) and procedures;

· Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical / psychiatric illness;

· Assess physiological and behavioral health status of the patient each shift;

· Documents patient information according to established protocols as well as any psychiatric /medical conditions as per DPH and DMH Regulations indicate;

· Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship;

· Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner;

· Maintain patient safety by adhering to ordered safety checks and participating in patient restraints and seclusions as necessary

· Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team;

· Triage patient issues for the Attending Practitioner;

· Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies;

· Order medications as needed through the identified program pharmacy;

· Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions;

· Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns;

· Attend mandatory meetings and trainings;

· Perform unit duties as directed by specific ABTU performance specifications;

· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing.

Dosing Nurse Qualifications

· Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing.

· Must be currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and maintain current licensure.

· Certified Addiction Registered Nurse certification or Psychiatric Nurse Certification eligible preferred.