RN/LPN - PRN Status

addictiontreatmentservices; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Addiction Treatment Services, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Detox department, primarily working nights and weekends. The RN will perform comprehensive admissions assessments, administer medications, and support patient care under medical direction.

Experience in substance use treatment and Michigan licensure are preferred. Responsibilities include wound care as needed, medication reconciliation, and ensuring accurate charting across shifts while coordinating with the Medical

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• One year of related SUD or behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a full nursing assessment for admissions including medical/social histories and vital signs.
• Enter and administer client home medications and gather records as needed.
• Administer on-site medications and treatments per standing orders.
• Ensure documentation of all patient-related services is complete and maintained.
• Maintain security and recording of controlled substances on site.

Skills

Strong communication

EMR experience

Multitasking

De-escalation

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Department

Detox

Supervised By

Detox Program Manager

Supervises

None

Availability

Mostly nights and weekends

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct a full nursing assessment for each admission including, but not limited to, medical and social histories, obtain vital signs, Preliminary Breath Test (PBT); conducts blood glucose level (when indicated), Tuberculosis (Tb) and Urine Drug Screen (UDS) testing.
• Perform an initial screening exam on new/walk-in clients to determine appropriateness for level of care.
• Enter and administer all client home medications. Assist with gathering pharmaceutical records when necessary.
• Administer on-site medications, treatments and procedures according to standard nursing practices and standing orders provided by ATS Medical Direction.
• Responsible for the security, administration, and book‑keeping/recording of controlled substances administered on site.
• May need to perform or assist with wound care or minor soft tissue procedures.
• A client‑centered and engaged intake process. Assist with de‑escalating clients, as necessary.
• Assist Advanced Practice Provider and/or Medical Director with implementing orders.
• Ensure quality documentation of all patient‑related services are completed and maintained.
• Assist in agency compliance and development by keeping current with online agency trainings.
• Occasionally responsible for on‑site visits to various agency satellite programs to conduct client scheduled nursing appointments, medication reconciliations, and/or general nursing duties as required/requested.
• Maintains open lines of communication between nursing shifts, as well as other programs, supervisors, physicians and other healthcare providers as indicated.

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university is required. One year of related SUD or behavioral health experience and/or training is preferred.

Requirements

• COVID‑19 Vaccine
• CPR/First Aid
• Current Licensed LPN or RN in the State of Michigan

Essential Functions

1. Admit Medical patients for treatment of opiate and/or alcohol withdrawal
2. Conduct and interpret urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests for clients
3. Medicate residential clients as needed
4. Effectively communicate all pertinent client information at the beginning and end of each shift
5. Charting/progress note of all clients at least once per shift.
6. Properly Discharge patients
7. Count and Log Controlled Substances
8. Work independently on‑site, with an on‑call medical provider
9. Assist Nurse Practitioner/Medical Director as needed.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Manager

Physical Requirements

Able to traverse stairs and lift up to 20 lbs.

Skills Needed/Experience

• Strong computer and data entry skills a must
• Good communication, writing, and charting skills
• EMR experience a plus
• Experience with substance abuse treatment helpful
• Ability to multitask and de‑escalate stressful situations

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work that will be required of this position. These duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar level of difficulty. Your supervisor may assign, direct and modify duties as needed. I understand that Addiction Treatment Services, Inc. is an at Will Employer, and that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment