Registered Nurse - Detox - Days

Crossroads is an Arizona Department of Health Services licensed substance abuse treatment provider with proven expertise in serving addicted men, women, and Veterans through the provision of high quality, successful, and affordable residential and outpatient recovery programs.

**Must successfully pass drug screen and background check upon employment**

Job Title:       Registered Nurse - Detox 

Reports To:   Nursing Manager

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Updated:       February 16, 2022

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring clients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with interdisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to clients, friends, and families.

Scope of Practice: Assessment of the physical needs of the client and implementation of a plan of care through preventative, and therapeutic services in accordance with all state, federal, and licensing standards and guidelines.

Continuing Education:  

Per licensing and certification requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct Care:

• Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs.

• Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly.

• Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by provider in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family.

• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations according to individualized needs.

• Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family.
• Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.

• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.

• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.

• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Assesses for pain, utilizes pain scale; documents accordingly.
• Completes pertinent status reports by end of shift (i.e. incident, suicide, AWOL, infection control and acuity).

• Completes work left from previous shifts and reports incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of care; finishes patient care responsibilities.

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic alliance with patients by assisting the patient to use the therapeutic milieu.

• Is proficient in special procedures including, but not limited to collecting laboratory specimens, glucometer, O2 Administration, dressing changes, urinary catheters, and insulin dosage calculation.

• Ensures that lab results and other test results are posted upon receipt. Ensures that physician orders are affected within 30 minutes and transcribed within one hour.     

• Actively attends and encourages participation of patients in milieu activities.
• Identify, develop and implement client’s education programs.
• Orient the clients to the Clinic system and available services.
• Act as an advocate in directing clients to available Clinic and community resources.
• Negotiate appropriate treatment plans with clients.
• Educate clients regarding condition, treatment, and possible outcomes.
• Provide health care services for identified prevention and health promotion needs.
• Collaborate with other members of the staff, faculty and with volunteers.
• Evaluate and modify treatment as indicated by client outcomes.

Administrative:

• Maintain accurate medical records using EMR and proper forms in a timely manner.
• Train clinical staff and volunteers on data entry into the electronic health records system and provide oversight that original data is entered correctly.

• Consistently use supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Recommend needed supplies and equipment for delivery of care.

Quality Assurance:

• Participate in quality improvement activities as directed by Director of Nursing and/or Chief Medical Director in coordination with the Executive Director.

• Communicate effectively with clients and their families in a respectful manner.
• Maintain an acceptable caseload to meet productivity needs.
• Utilize updated written protocols as mandated by the Arizona Board of Nursing Statutes and Regulations.

• Ensure that care provided is consistent with community standards of care within the limitations of the program.

• Follow established safety precautions in performance of duties to ensure a safe environment.
• Support policies and philosophy in delivering health care as set forth by Crossroads Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

• Valid, state-issued Nurse License in good standing.
• New graduates are welcome
• Clinical experience in a substance abuse, co-occurring and residential treatment patients’/clients setting preferred.

• Willingness to adhere to all in-house and legal regulations.
• Familiarity with EHR and EMR records systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Current CPR/First Aid training.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Current and Valid State of Arizona Driver’s License Required.

Other:

 Due to Federal Contracts the following items are prohibited:

• • Medical/Recreational Marijuana
  • Current parole or probation
• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and speak or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits:

401(k) with matching of up to 3%

Company paid premiums for the full-time employee for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance and short term disability

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this.

This posting will remain open until filled.