Detox and Assessment Nurse

VALIANT LIVING

Detox and Assessment

Detox and Assessment Nurse

This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day health, wellness, and medical processes

for all patients undergoing treatment for chemical dependency at Valiant Living detox and

assessment center. Participates in intake processes, medication administration and management,

vitals and conditions monitoring, first aid and ongoing health oversight, training, and infectious

disease prevention, discharge and medical case management. Wil be assigned responsibilities

and activities by the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Conduct prescreens for medical necessity for detox.

• Collaborate with providers with prescreens.

• Complete initial nursing assessment upon intake for all new clients to assess and

communicate suitability for care;

• Schedule and complete nursing follow-up appointments;

• Document nursing assessments and reports, medical information, and prescription

information/changes;

• Conduct, assess and document initial infectious conditions screen and interview,

pregnancy testing, initial blood draw and laboratory order;

• Communicate with Director of Nursing, physician, and clinical team regarding client

presentations/conditions;

• Conduct baseline blood draws for incoming clients;

• Coordinate lab work and post results to EMR. Provide results to clinical and medical

staff;

• Assist to coordinate medical appointments, both routine and emergency, and associated

transportation;

• Provide feedback from external appointments to Director of Nursing, clinical, and

medical staff;

• Adhere to standing orders/approval from MD and systems addressing vitals and

protocols;

• Maintain current knowledge and adherence to specific OBH and Joint Commission

guidelines as it pertains to nursing standards, time limits, etc.;

• Assist with urine tests and breathalyzer testing, chain of custody, and documentation;

• Maintain professional relationship with VL contracted physicians. Consult as guided by

credentialing guidelines and Valiant Living procedure;

• Be available to consult with Director of Nursing, on-call clinician, and directors

regarding PM/weekend admissions, medication questions, elevated vitals, emergent

conditions, etc.;

• Assist to coordinate medication refills;

• Maintain all nursing certification and administer medications to clients;

• May travel to other sites to check in, complete drug testing, participate in medication

audits and documentation, elicit substance destruction, and consult;

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, providing wellness/health information and

updates;

• Provide day-to-day consultation to clinical and recovery technician staff;

• Provide first aid and health assessment for emergent conditions experienced by clients;

• May assist to provide influenza vaccinations and TB tests to clients and staff; and

• Assist to organize and maintain inventory of first aid, medication, and medical supplies.

• Maintain minimum charting compliance.

• Assist in implementation of new policies and procedures initiated by clinical or medical

• Coordinate discharge planning with case management, clinicians, and nurse director

including medication refills.

Skills, knowledge, and experience required:

• Assist to monitor infectious disease prevention program for staff and clients;

• Participate in bi-annual infectious disease prevention training of staff;

• Present to BHT and other staff periodic training in vitals, COWS, CIWAS, universal

precautions, medication administration, and other topics;

• May participate in weekly/monthly/periodic:

• Medical/nursing chart review/audit

• COWS/CIWAS audits

• Medication log review/audit for medication errors

• Count/audit on current medications

• Medication disposal;

• Cocicion i tractions regarding client-specific needs, contraindications, and potenial

• Assist to provide guidance to CNA/BHT staff (regarding medical and health operations

only).

Travel between sites may be required during the work day. On-call or overnight work

assignments may be required.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Experience: 1 - 3 years at the LPN level

• Licensure/Certification: LPN required.

• Valid driver's license

• Preferred: experience with chemical dependency treatment facilities and/or detox,

addictions, and mental health populations

• Residential and milieu experience preferred

• First Aid/CPR certifications

• Naloxone training (can be provided as in-service)

• Prohibitions: use of illicit substances (including THC) during employment

Job Type: Full-time, part-time, and PRN

Hours: 0700-1900, 1900-0700