Detox Nurse

CRI-Help, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance

80% Paid Dental Insurance

401(k) 4% Employer Match

Paid time off (10 Sick Days, 12 Holidays, Paid Vacation)

Job summary

CRI-Help, Inc is seeking a Detox Nurse in Los Angeles to monitor and assess clients’ detoxification processes and provide comprehensive nursing care. The role involves training Detox Technicians, conducting assessments, and ensuring medication management.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of clinical nursing experience in substance abuse treatment and be a Licensed Registered Nurse in California. Exceptional benefits include 100% paid medical insurance and a 401(k) with a 4% match.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of detoxification and medication management.
• Effective communication with clients and treatment team.
• Experience working in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess clients’ detoxification processes.
• Provide nursing care during treatment and discharge.
• Conduct utilization reviews with managed care organizations.

Skills

Advanced understanding of substance use and psychological disorders

Detoxification protocols

Conduct ASAM, CIWA, and COWS assessments

Computer proficiency

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in California

Currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing

Job description

DETOX NURSE

CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first‑class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients.

As a nonprofit organization, CRI‑Help is a qualifying employer affording our full‑time employees the opportunity to begin, or continue, the process of seeking PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness). In addition, our benefits package for full‑time employees is quite robust—especially the option for 100% employer‑paid medical insurance, including an additional 40% paid coverage for dependents, and a 401(k) with a 4% match. Employees receive 12 paid holidays per year (note: employees in a 24/7 facility may be required to work holidays but will be paid for them).

Basic Function

The Detox Nurse provides feedback and oversight to CRI‑Help's Detox, Intake, and Technician Departments regarding clients’ health statuses during their treatment episodes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess clients’ detoxification processes.
• Provide nursing care and assist in the pre‑admission, admission, treatment, and discharge processes for clients.
• Provide medication training and oversight to Detox Technicians and Residential Support Technicians.
• Receive MD orders and transcribe them into clients’ charts.
• Observe clients’ self‑administration of medications and treatment as prescribed by written MD orders.
• Assess for clients’ medication reactions and medication adherence.
• Assist in medically clearing clients for Detox and Residential levels of care.
• Clear clients to volunteer in the kitchen, and to use the gym.
• Monitor and review medication tapers for Detox clients.
• Conduct utilization reviews with managed care organizations and other third‑party payers.
• Review Detox and Residential medication logs, reviewing for medication errors, providing corrective supervision when necessary.
• Measure vital signs and record results.
• Complete necessary client documentation, logs, maintenance reports, and incident reports.
• Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month.
• Assist with general Detox Unit duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Skills & Knowledge

• Must have an advanced understanding of substance use and psychological disorders.
• Must understand detoxification protocols, and related care, including symptoms and medications.
• Must be able to conduct ASAM, CIWA, and COWS assessments.
• Must be able to accurately record information and prepare reports.
• Must be able to properly manage medications.
• Must have experience working with diverse populations.
• Must be able to properly conduct required assessments.
• Must be able to navigate CRI‑Help’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must possess advanced knowledge of HIPAA.
• Must be familiar with medical/psychiatric problems common to clients with substance use disorders.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, treatment team, and outside entities.
• Must have an in‑depth knowledge of CARF, DHCS Alcohol and / or Other Drug Certification Standards, and Drug Medi-Cal regulations.

Education & Training

• Preferred: Licensed Registered Nurse with the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.
• Minimum Requirement: Must be currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Must possess active, classroom CPR and First Aid Certification or BLS Certification.

Experience

• Must have experience working in a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facility.
• Must have two or more years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in substance abuse treatment.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs.
• Frequently stand and / or sit for 6-8 hours.
• Frequently crouch below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
• Frequently lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally push and / or pull objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Position Reports To

• Director of Nursing

Pay Range

• $30 - $40 / Hour

Position Type

• Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, In-Person

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage

CRI‑Help ensures that all applicants are treated with equal consideration, without regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic/cultural identification, religion, sexual preference, or disability.