About This Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides standard nursing care to include patients withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs.
Provides nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards
Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed
Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations.
Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations; will also be using a Pyxis machine to support distribution of medications.
Updates Medication Administration Records in a timely and accurate manner for all clients as orders change.
Responds to emergency situations and is ultimately a leader in their position when on shift to help support the clinical and nursing Withdrawal Management staff in delivery of services to the Withdrawal Management guests
Documents all provided services in the Withdrawal Management guest’s medical record, ensuring that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations, standards and established deadlines in accordance with WAC laws
Instructs Withdrawal Management guests in required health hygiene techniques and provides support when necessary
Communicates with patients and families regarding treatment and care
Assures confidentiality is always maintained
Completes administrative documentation in a timely and accurate manner, such as time sheets, time off requests, etc.
Provides all required annual documentation to Human Resources and completes all required training in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned
Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelors in Nursing a plus
Current license as a Registered Nurse without any restrictions
Experience in chemical dependency or mental health preferred
Must have current TB test or x-ray at time of hire
Must have a current First Aid/CPR card per licensing requirements
Provides nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards
Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed
Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations.
Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations; will also be using a Pyxis machine to support distribution of medications.
Updates Medication Administration Records in a timely and accurate manner for all clients as orders change.
Responds to emergency situations and is ultimately a leader in their position when on shift to help support the clinical and nursing Withdrawal Management staff in delivery of services to the Withdrawal Management guests
Documents all provided services in the Withdrawal Management guest’s medical record, ensuring that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations, standards and established deadlines in accordance with WAC laws
Instructs Withdrawal Management guests in required health hygiene techniques and provides support when necessary
Communicates with patients and families regarding treatment and care
Assures confidentiality is always maintained
Completes administrative documentation in a timely and accurate manner, such as time sheets, time off requests, etc.
Provides all required annual documentation to Human Resources and completes all required training in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned
Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelors in Nursing a plus
Current license as a Registered Nurse without any restrictions
Experience in chemical dependency or mental health preferred
Must have current TB test or x-ray at time of hire
Must have a current First Aid/CPR card per licensing requirements
