Director Of Nursing Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the state of employment
• Prior experience with chemical addiction and/or mental health disease including psychopharmacology
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health field
• The ability to triage in an emergency, assisting in medical emergencies
• Experience applying infection prevention and control practices in a substance use or residential treatment setting

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess each patient for co-existing medical problems to assess risk factors affecting appropriate placement for treatment
• Administer medication/treatments as ordered in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Ensure that adequate recording of the medication administration transaction has occurred
• Ensure that the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is followed
• Facilitate and educate patients in a group process to include chemical dependency issues, infectious disease, medical and mental health issues
• Administer, interpret, and keep accurate documentation of Mantoux test for teammates
• Assess patient response to treatments and medications, interactions, and effectiveness
• Document and summarize individual nursing care for each patient and communicate changes, progress, and/or immediate medical care needs to the provider for follow-up consultation
• Orders medical supplies, maintains a proper inventory and record of use as per Regulations
• Maintains all medical records including individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, doctor’s orders, etc., as required
• Makes appointments for patients to see physician; obtains lab workups and checks with patients to see that appointments are kept
• Counsel’s patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment
• Discusses with physician and team important changes in treatment or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment
• Provides referral for specialized care at local health centers (e.g., Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites, etc.) and follow-up on patients’ attendance and treatment
• Assists in organizing transfers of patients to and from different levels of care
• Assist in training teammates in medical conditions, responses, and patient care
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by the Board of Nursing
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required
• May assist the doctor during physical examinations
• Keeps medication room clean and orderly; maintains medical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full benefits package
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Shift differential for nights and weekends
• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company 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)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University