Detox Nurse (RN) Lead - Day Shift

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness•Bangor, ME

23d

About The Position

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team! Position Summary: As a Detox Nurse this individual must provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care to clients experiencing symptoms related to substance use, including withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and other issues that may arise. This is a full-time position to include occasional weekends. Some travel is required.

Requirements

Must hold an unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine.
One (1) year of detox, emergency or med-surge nursing experience preferred.
Experience working in Tribal Communities preferred.
Working knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal including pharmacological factors.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, independently and embrace a culturally diverse setting.
Ability to communicate ideas, instructions, and other information in a clear and precise manner using both written and oral forms of communication.
Proficiency with computers and MS Office and Teams.
Must have current BLS and First Aid training, or complete training within first 60 days of hire.
Willingness to travel with some overnights for trainings, meetings, gatherings, and events.
Valid State of Maine Driver’s License, insurable under the WPHW’s automobile insurance plan.
Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Assist with the nursing intake and assessment during admission.
Process, manage, and implement orders from Licensed Independent Practitioners.
Monitor client’s vital signs as ordered or per protocol.
Dispense medications as ordered and per policy and procedures. Monitor and document all medication activity. Keep medication administration records (MAR) up to date. times, assuring accurate Medication Reconciliation and prescriptions for clients at discharge.
Observe, note, and report reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
Document all client interactions, interventions, and on-going counseling services in the electronic medical record.
Order random urinalysis as per physician’s or licensed independent practitioners’ instructions.
Update medical and clinical team regularly regarding all clients seen and coordinates client care.
Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
Demonstrate adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
Provide direction to the technicians and nurses on assigned shift.
Provide emotional support through listening, counseling, and answering questions.
Consult with in-house staff and other outside professionals to ensure comprehensive, quality care for clients.
Develop staff by orienting, training, and coaching employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; adhering to agency’s policies and procedures.
All other related duties as assigned.