• Assess and monitor patients with substance abuse history using COWS and CIWA-A.  
• Perform initial, routine and emergency medical and mental health assessments.  
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures  
• Perform intake admissions for patients to include vitals, strip searching and nursing assessment.  
• Obtain, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications and takes appropriate action for abnormal results.  
• Receives and transcribes physician order to patient charts.  
• Accurately records the administration of medication for patients as prescribed by the physicians in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Provides and promotes patients’ rights during the administration of medication.  
• Observe, monitor and records symptoms and conditions of the patients with substance abuse that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug interactions or medication side- affects.  
• Routinely inspect, clean and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure patient safety. Reports any equipment or supply issues to management for correction or repair.  
• Demonstrate awareness of proper infection control practice by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of the Company, including OSHA’s Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and PPE standards.  
• Utilize EMR medical charting system to record medication information, vital signs, and communicate with clinical staff.  
• Participate in report and shift change.  Record relevant information in the Nurse’s Pass Down Log (PDL).  
• Complete nursing assessment per COMAR.  
• Obtain patient’s history on admission to facility per COMAR.  
• Maintains compliance with applicable State Regulations.  
• Routinely reads and responds to e-mails.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.  
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or Lead Nurse.