Pysch/MAT Nurse (RN/LPN)

Deliverables/Principal Results Expected:

• Properly instructs and guides chemical dependency technicians and LPN’s in client care responsibilities and assignments. 
• Orientation of new employees to unit specific policies and procedures.
• Offer positive constructive feedback and direction to students/interns on the unit.
• Conveys accurate information in supportive and courteous manner to unit nursing and tech staff.
• Seeks out supervision and direction from physician.
• Completion of nursing assessments, transfers, discharges, treatment plans, progress notes, medication reconciliation, medication administration, and vitals.
• Knowledge of detox protocols.
• Assist medical doctor as needed, provide medical lectures.
• Report any unusual occurrences to nurse supervisor/program director promptly.
• Ensure room assignments are appropriate to clients’ needs.
• Attend and actively participate in departmental staff meetings.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working order.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper boundaries.
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Competencies:   Strong background in D&A and Co-occurring Disorders, knowledge of HIPAA laws, Confidentiality, state licensing regulations, CPR, AED and First Aid, other trainings as required.  Able to effectively meet the needs of the client, positive relationships with internal and external customers and contributing to the success of the corporation.

Education, Experience:

Current RN/LPN license in state of practice.  Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques. Awareness and understanding of regulating bodies (CARF, Office of Mental Health, DDAP, RTFA).  Strong leadership ability, team builder, ability to drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, multitasker, decisive, excellent problem-solving/trouble-shooting skills, teacher, cooperative within the team framework. 

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:

Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, confidentiality, strong social communication skills, time-management, organized. Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Flexibility and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communicator within the team framework.