Alcohol Nurse Counselor - Downey - Chemical Dependency - Per Diem (0) - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Kaiser Permanente • Downey, CA

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About The Position

Responsible for nursing assessment, monitoring and support of outpatients and/or inpatients by the Addiction Medicine Department.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Nursing assessments of patients, screening for detoxification needs and other health-related concerns.
• Based on preliminary assessment and/or diagnosis, recommends the next level of treatment and liaisons with appropriate staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Implements outpatient detoxification protocols and administers medications and processes laboratory requests consistent with physician orders.
• Evaluates and documents the efficacy of treatments and/or medications taken.
• Develops and presents (as directed) patient-oriented lectures and materials or health-related and program concerns Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, making appropriate referrals, advocating for patient needs, coordinating care delivery, and maintaining/improving quality standards.
• Provides consultation services to physicians and nurses within other Kaiser medical departments as directed and provides clear, concise and targeted evaluations of patient need for Addiction Medicine continuing care services.
• Provides appropriate nursing care in support of other program activities.
• Orders, receives and distributes pharmaceuticals and medical supplies as necessary.
• Assists in the development of nursing policies, practices and procedures as related to the Department of Addiction Medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees