Works collaboratively with both the site nurses, as well as other departments (Clinical, Recovery Technicians, Admissions Team). Supports incoming detoxification admissions, provide clinical triage for incoming patients as well as completing intake health assessments for patients upon arrival to the site, following medical protocols to promote a safe and therapeutic environment while showing compassion, professionalism and leadership. In carrying out the position requirements, confidential working relationships with leadership, clinical staff, administrative staff, and patients must be maintained. Must follow all state and federal guidelines, exercise sound judgment and discretion, demonstrate initiative, trustworthiness, cooperation, and dependability while performing assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Pay: $95,000 - $102,000 AnnuallyThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned:
Primary responsibility is to serve as the shift leader for nursing staff.
Leads by example while guiding, mentoring, and supporting staff to ensure organizational and clinical excellence.
Support Nurse Manager with nursing team management, staff scheduling, performance management, shift coverage needs.
Delegate duties according to scope of practice.
Assist with staff training and onboarding.
Admissions and intake activities via telephonic triage/screening and on-site intake health assessments.
Completes required clinical assessments to evaluate patient symptoms and determine appropriate treatment interventions consistent with established guidelines.
Provide onsite consultation during scheduled hours and when on call
Communicate on a regular and timely basis with other members of the admissions, clinical and leadership team.
Assist with floor nursing tasks as needed:
Provide safe and effective nursing care delivery and a therapeutic environment.
Implement interventions that have been delegated, ordered, or prescribed by a Licensed Health Care Provider.
Responsible for overseeing and carrying out nursing care and delegated medical interventions in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical standards. These include but are not limited to patients including:
A health monitoring plan
A medication control plan
Handling serious illness, accident, or injury to patients
An infection control program
Current and accurate first aid kit
Delegate and supervise various nursing duties to other authorized staff and evaluate the performance of assigned duties, as required.
Completes focused patient assessments and provides timely reporting of health status changes and treatment outcomes to the Nursing Manager or on call provider while performing delegated nursing duties.
Participate with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development and modification of a plan of care.
Collaborate and clearly communicate regularly and timely with other members of the clinical team and health care providers.
Provide health education to individual patients, when applicable.
Provide input into the development of policies and procedures, when applicable.
Report any unsafe conditions or patient concerns to the Nurse Manager, DON and/or Executive Director.
Advocate for the best interests of individual patients.
Interact with patients and other staff in an ethically and legally appropriate manner.
Attend mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
Assist in orientation of new employees and interns.
Provide legible, written documentation of patient notes/ progress in the EHR system and must be completed by program and DHS regulations. Documents patient interactions, assessments, and progress in the EHR in a timely manner and in compliance with program policies and DHS regulations.
Embrace, support and foster the Company’s culture, Code of Conduct and Mission, Vision and Values
Knowledge of:
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Healthcare industry, particularly substance abuse and mental health services
Business and office practice/procedures
Technology proficiency with various software packages including EHR/EMR and keyboarding skills
Continuous quality improvement
Skills:
High level of attention to detail and organization
Strong clinical judgement skills
Relates effectively with public, peers, subordinates (if applicable), and leadership staff
Strong critical thinking and problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong customer service
Abilities to:
Work under general supervision as well as independently in the absence of specific instructions
Demonstrate initiative
Maintain confidentiality
Multi-task and work effectively under pressure in a high volume, fast paced environment
Demonstrate work flexibility
Follow all program personnel policies and procedures
Effectively represent the company with a professional attitude with communication and interactions with co-workers, patients, family members, visitors, community and referral sources.
Demonstrate trustworthy behavior
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both patients and other staff in an ethically and legally appropriate manner
Maintain files where discretion is involved in assigning items to their proper places
Prioritize workload and work within deadlines
Communicate effectively in the English language, including verbal and written communication with both internal and external contacts
Interpret and apply standards, regulations, policies, and procedures relative to this position
Assemble information from various sources for records and reports
Uses critical thinking and sound judgment to identify risks early and implement effective solutions.
Adheres to professional boundaries
Resolve conflicts
Adhere and support Company’s philosophy, goals, decision, and help meet objectives
