Lead Nurse - Addiction Medicine - North Charleston, SC

Crossroads Treatment Centers•Charleston, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and helping people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long-term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office-based, with clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients. Day in the Life of a Lead Nurse Clinical Prepare all paperwork needing MD signature Approve/deny all medical orders per MD Schedule annual physicals Conduct patient education (pregnancy, hepatitis, etc.) Review lab work with patients Assess for over sedation Complete charts on patients Schedule EKG’s/review MD’s recommendation regarding EKG results with patient Perform bottle checks as needed Perform as Lead Pharmacy Technician Assist Pharmacist with filing medications weekly Ensure compliance in pharmacy based on state and federal regulations Supervisory Schedule nursing/pharmacy staff Order medical supplies Prepare training and education for nursing staff Conduct weekly nursing staff meeting Audit dose changes Attend team meetings Count medication inventory Monitor dosing area for accuracy and efficiency Review all inventory binders to ensure proper documentation of inventory Review 222 binder for pharmacist signature Ensure nursing staff license is current Reconcile inventory reconciliations as needed Our Story Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and helping people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long-term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office-based, with clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Our Mission Is Focused: We exist to improve health equity in order to create superior outcomes. Our Vision Is Clear: To provide the most convenient, comprehensive, high-quality care through specialty medical homes. Our Culture Is Inspiring: Our culture is based on one simple tenet: we would treat others as we would like to be treated – with respect and empathy. We pride ourselves on how we serve our patients. Our INSPIRE culture sets us apart in how we interact not just with patients, but with our communities and each other on a day-to-day basis.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse license issued in the state in which they will be practicing or a multi-state compact status license. License should be in good standing, unencumbered, and active. If applicable, disciplinary actions documented on any license will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience at minimum in nursing is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Strong phlebotomy skills, experience drawing blood on collapsed veins is a plus.
Active and current CPR or BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare all paperwork needing MD signature
Approve/deny all medical orders per MD
Schedule annual physicals
Conduct patient education (pregnancy, hepatitis, etc.)
Review lab work with patients
Assess for over sedation
Complete charts on patients
Schedule EKG’s/review MD’s recommendation regarding EKG results with patient
Perform bottle checks as needed
Perform as Lead Pharmacy Technician
Assist Pharmacist with filing medications weekly
Ensure compliance in pharmacy based on state and federal regulations
Schedule nursing/pharmacy staff
Order medical supplies
Prepare training and education for nursing staff
Conduct weekly nursing staff meeting
Audit dose changes
Attend team meetings
Count medication inventory
Monitor dosing area for accuracy and efficiency
Review all inventory binders to ensure proper documentation of inventory
Review 222 binder for pharmacist signature
Ensure nursing staff license is current
Reconcile inventory reconciliations as needed

Benefits

Consistent schedule.
Early in time and out time, no 12 hour shifts, and never on call (unless there is a true emergency).
Small nursing team. Depending on patient census, teams can range anywhere from 2-12.
Regular patient care activities, less paperwork.
Excellent training if you are new to this field.
Opportunity to save lives everyday!
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
PTO
Variety of 401K options including a match program with no vesture period
Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Mental Health day
Calm subscription for all employees
Loan Forgiveness Program
Crossroads is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!