RN or LPN

Staff Nurse Duties and Responsibilities Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations; Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health; Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards; Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome; Be familiar with best practice standards in line with ASAM criteria inclusive of detox protocols, MAT and/or pharmacology; Documents patient information according to established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions per DPH Regulations indicated; Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship; Understands medication uses, side effects and food-drug interactions; Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner; Utilizes effective time management; Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team; Triage patient issues for the attending Practitioner; Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders; Attends supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns; Attend mandatory meetings and trainings; May be mandated to cover designated program/shifts based upon safe staffing needs; Perform any other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager, Program Director, Site Director, and/or DON. Inpatient Services Specific Responsibilities Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies; Delegates and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (Recovery Specialists/RS) as appropriate; Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (RS) staff; Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments and procedures; Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical/psychiatric illness; Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patients each shift; 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 PRN medications according to the nursing standards of care; Fax medication orders to pharmacies and alert MD/NP when prior-authorizations are required for medications; Conducts suicide risk assessment as needed and communicates information to practitioner; Review medications received from pharmacy; Conduct a nursing assessment/physical assessment including medication reconciliation and treatment plan on patients admitted to the unit; Provide psycho-educational groups on medication awareness and effects as well as other subjects associated with addiction/mental illness, if required; Ability to engage in verbal de-escalation of patients and provide appropriate behavioral interventions to maintain safety; Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner; Triage medication concerns for the attending practitioner; Complete all required shift tasks delegated for monitoring, auditing, and compliance (logs, reports as assigned); Audit unit supplies and submit orders as needed to supervisor; Coordination with nutritionist and dietary department for any patient nutritional needs, including allergies, preferences, nutrition screening concerns; Report any environmental/safety concerns to the supervisor immediately; Complete chart audits as requested to ensure documentation for nursing is completed timely; Maintain active and current CPI training;