Addiction Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Associates Degree in Nursing, (NDA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with State Medication Administration Certification
• State Licensed Practical Nursing License.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired.
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance.
• Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration.
• Performs initial inductions and provide medical services as needed.
• Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes.
• Educate patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies.
• Schedules appointments and document no-shows in system.
• Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Signs and processes physician orders and enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags.
• Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory.
• Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA).
• Completes documentation using the designated EMR.

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match.
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field