Registered Nurse Detox

CareWell Health Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareWell Health Medical Center in East Orange, New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to implement nursing services in medical detoxification. The role involves supervising unit assistants, training staff, and providing compassionate patient care to individuals undergoing withdrawal treatments.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a valid NJ RN license. The position requires active engagement with patients and an understanding of health care procedures tailored to detoxification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in addiction management preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and alcohol drug patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise nursing services in medical detoxification.
• Administer medications and perform assessments on patients.
• Communicate with medical staff regarding patient care.

Skills

Nursing care implementation

Medication administration

Patient communication

Patient assessment

Health education

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Registered Nurse licensure in New Jersey

BLS-CPR certification by AHA

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing and supervising nursing services in the medical detoxification and giving direction to unit assistants on shift. Assists in training and evaluation of medical staff. Implements nursing care in a medically supervised facility treating up to 16 individuals going through withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, and other drugs, in accordance with program procedures of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Implements nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Medical Director and Nursing Supervisor and approved by the Program Administrator.
• Administer drugs, medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law.
• Implement verbal physician orders and authenticating in writing, within a reasonable time, and included in the patient medical record.
• Communicate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists regarding patient care.
• Pre‑screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission, including TB screening.
• Obtain physical assessment data and health history.
• Record and document into health record all observations of patient response, following CIW‑Ar, COWS or other assessment tools utilized in program protocols.
• Inventory and care for patients’ personal possessions.
• Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director and Supervising Nurse.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
• May be designated Charge Nurse for a shift, with oversight of LPNs or nursing assistants.
• Screen and provide first response to pregnant patients in detoxification, including obtaining health history on mother, screening for TB and contagious disease.
• Actively and compassionately interact with patients to encourage engagement in treatment after completion of detoxification.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment applying principles of medical asepsis and infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Provide patient education on health care, as assigned or appropriate.
• Implement safety and emergency procedures during fire drills and other disaster procedures, with assistance to patients in the detox unit.
• Attend regularly scheduled detox staff meetings.
• Follow all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection, including alcohol drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR).
• Attend training on chemical dependency as required by employer.
• Maintain and demonstrate a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• If does not have prior experience in a detox/withdrawal management facility, employee must complete preliminary 40 hours of training to include alcohol and drug education, patient confidentiality requirements, and program policies and procedures.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure in New Jersey State as Registered Nurse. Certifications required: BLS‑CPR by American Heart Association (AHA).

Minimum Work Experience

1 year or more experience in the management of addictions preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed.

Physical Demands Analysis

The following tables detail the individual physical demands using the following six categories: Mobility, Strength, Upper Extremity Postural Activity, Sensory/Perceptual, Work Environment, and Conditions of Work.