Registered Nurse Detox

Mdc Hope; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mdc Hope in Tacoma, WA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide standard nursing care for clients withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs, following established nursing service objectives and standards.

The RN will distribute and document medications using Pyxis, update MARs, and respond to emergencies. S/he will document all services in the withdrawal management medical record, ensure confidentiality, and support the team on shift in delivering care according to WAC laws.

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care following established objectives and standards.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices.
• Document and distribute medications per standards/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and document medications (including narcotics) per regulations.
• Update Medication Administration Records accurately as orders change.
• Respond to emergencies and support Withdrawal Management staff on shift.
• Document all services in the client medical record per WAC laws and deadlines.
• Instruct Withdrawal Management guests in health hygiene techniques and provide support.

Skills

Nursing care

Leadership on shift

Communication with patients

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Pyxis medication distribution

Job description

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

Qualifications

• 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