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Substance Use Nurse

High Point Treatment Center

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Location
New Bedford, MA
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Job overview

The Substance Use Nurse provides nursing care to patients receiving alcohol and drug treatment. The role monitors vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, administers medications, and supports patients with co-occurring medical or psychiatric conditions. It also requires compliance with confidentiality regulations and established care and documentation protocols.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nursing ProcessControlled Substance CountingVital Signs MonitoringWithdrawal AssessmentMedication AdministrationMedication KnowledgePatient MonitoringClinical DocumentationTime Management

Qualifications

Massachusetts RN or LPN License

Full job description

Nurse Responsibilities Comply with the Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations Assure patient care meets best practice standards utilizing the Nursing process Conduct controlled substance count and syringe count (when applicable) at the change of every shift (with one on-coming and one off-going nurse) and sign the controlled substance register Monitor vital signs and assess withdrawal signs and symptoms per protocol Administer routine and PRN medications according to the nursing standards of care Understands medication uses, side effects and food-drug interactions Monitor and treat patients who have a concomitant medical/psychiatric illness Document pertinent information according to the established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions Utilizes techniques of time management effectively Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager/Director of Nurses/Clinical Director/Program Director to ensure safe and appropriate operation of the units Nurse Qualifications Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts

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