Addictions Nurse-OBAT Program (Travel to multiple locations)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harris Health seeks an Addiction Nurse for the Office Based Addiction Treatment Program to coordinate interdisciplinary care for opioid-dependent patients and their support systems. The AN-OBATP collaborates with Harris Health teams and external sites to ensure stabilization, assessment, and appropriate referrals.

The role emphasizes professionalism, Service FIRST interaction with patients and families, and improving outcomes in a cost-effective manner within the program.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Texas RN licensure required.
• Case Management or Addictions (CARN) certification within two years of employment.
• Three years of RN experience; one year in mental health or case management; addiction setting preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care management for opioid-dependent patients.
• Support stabilization, intake, evaluation, and monitoring within the OP Program.
• Collaborate with Harris Health System teams and external referral sites.
• Promote quality care and cost-effective outcomes; participate in quality improvement activities.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Writing and reporting

Analytical medical terms

Medical terminology

Word processing

Ausbildung

Texas RN licensure

BSN preferred

Case Management or Addictions (CARN) within 2 years

Tools

Word processing software

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Addiction Nurse – Office Based Addiction Treatment Program facilitates the collaborative interdisciplinary care management of opioid dependent patients and their significant support systems encompassing ongoing assessment, intake, evaluation, triage, teaching induction, stabilization, and monitoring of patients within the Opioid Treatment Program. The AN-OBATP supports and provides services to patients referred to the program for stabilization and assessment. The AN-OBATP collaborates with team members, clinic settings at Harris Health Systems and outside referral sites, and works with providers from addiction settings in assisting patients and supporting their referral needs. The AN-OBATP advocates for options and services to meet the patient's health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes for the identified patient population. The AN-OBATP participates in quality improvement activities, exemplifies professionalism, and promotes a customer-friendly environment by utilizing Service FIRST behaviors in interactions with patients, families, and staff members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Licensure/Specialized Training:
  • Education:Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing. BSN preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Texas
• Specialty certification in Case Management or Addictions (CARN) by the Addictions Nursing Certification Board is required within two years of employment.
• Work Experience:
  • Three (3) years of work experience as RN in related area;
• One (1) year experience in mental health or case management; addiction setting preferred.
• Management/Experience: One (1) year related leadership experience preferred.
• Equipment Operated: PC and typical medical equipment related to job duties.

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Report)
• Other Skills:
  • Analytical Medical Terms Mathematics
  • PC Word Proc
• Advanced Education:
  • Advance Training Specialty: Case Management or Addictions (CARN) certification within two years of employment
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Major: Nursing
• Work Schedule:
  • Weekends Holidays Flexible Travel On Call