PAY RANGE: $32–$38 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Detox Nurse (RN or LPN) is responsible for promoting the health and wellness of all clients served at Mending Hearts, Inc. Detox, and providing care requirements in accordance with regulating bodies. Duties include: performing nursing assessments within Tennessee State scope of practice on new intakes, obtaining health and psychiatric records, completing communicable risk assessments, obtaining vital signs, heights, weights and waist circumference as applicable, managing provider schedules, ordering and administering medications, accepting pharmacy deliveries, and performing any duties within the scope of their license as requested by the APN. The nurse will document accordingly using the EMR, co-signed by the APN on duty, and may participate in orientation for new hires and provide observations for nursing students. The nurse will demonstrate and be accountable to the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Actively and compassionately interacts with patients to encourage engagement in treatment after completion of detoxification.
- Administering medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law.
- Implements verbal physician orders and authenticates in writing, within a reasonable time, in the patient record.
- Maintains a safe environment applying principles of medical asepsis and applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Accurately obtains vital signs and health monitoring data.
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director and Nursing Supervisor.
- Records patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
- Screens and provides first response, including obtaining health history.
- Performs CLIA waivered tests according to regulations.
- Accurately documents nursing data in an electronic clinical record.
- Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and/or records.
- Demonstrates, promotes and practices cultural competency toward clients, families and staff.
- Effectively communicates with a multidisciplinary team.
- Exercises full compliance with Agency Code of Conduct, all Agency policies and procedures and Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active Tennessee RN or LPN license in good standing.
- Experience in detox, substance use treatment, or behavioral health preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, observational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.