Why You’ll Love This Job
Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor performs as a licensed caregiver and assumes responsibility and accountability for patients’ well-being. Supports the physician, psychiatrist and clinical team in all medical and medication related duties.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• 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.
Qualifications
• Must have a current valid RN license with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• CPR and first aid certified.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability
• Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
• Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities.
• Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting.
• Attention to detail
• Electronic charting skills Preferred Qualifications and Skills
• Minimum one -year experience with substance abuse and a minimum of 2-3 years nursing experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirement
• Hearing
• Vision
• Speaking
• Sitting
• Standing
Type: Part Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 151580