Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Lyle Health
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:
The Residential Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for
conducting alcohol or other drug-
focused nursing assessments for clients in the residential
treatment program, providing integrated
nursing care that addresses substance use, mental health,
co-occurring and general healthcare needs
and monitoring individual client progress. The Residential RN will
also monitor client self-administration
of medications. Additional responsibilities include daily milieu
management to provide a safe and
therapeutic environment; ordering medication, supplies, counting
meds at shift change, and carrying out
medical staff orders. The RN works under the direction and orders
of the medical staff (NP/PA/MD) and
in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to
ensure quality of care delivered to clients
within the program. The provider of such services should be
knowledgeable about addiction treatment,
especially pharmacotherapies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct alcohol or other drug-focused nursing assessments within
required timeframes.
Provide integrated nursing care that addresses substance use,
mental health, co-occurring and general healthcare needs and
monitoring individual client progress.
Monitor client self-administration of medications.
Facilitate health education and other psychoeducational groups for
clients as assigned.
Daily milieu management to provide a safe and therapeutic
environment; ordering medication, supplies, counting meds at shift
change, and carrying out medical staff orders.
Consult with clinical staff regarding client progress and nursing
needs.
Ensure adherence to ASAM guidelines in care determinations.
Document all client clinical care in the electronic medical record
in a timely manner and in
accordance with agency standards, state and federal regulations,
DSS and ASAM guidelines, and requirements of third-party
payers.
Maintain and provide appropriate information and documentation to
support timely and accurate billing, and participate in utilization
reviews as needed.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to on client care and
progress.
Attend all required internal and external trainings.
Meet and contribute to agency outcomes and performance
measures.
Adhere to state and federal regulations, DSS and ASAM requirements,
and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding
sources.
Maintain all licenses and certifications.
May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other
Characteristics:
Knowledge Of:
Addiction treatment and pharmacotherapies
Co-occurring diagnoses and treatment
Trauma-informed, culturally-responsive care
Electronic Healthcare Record systems.
General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability To:
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
Communicate effectively with staff, clients, referral agencies,
healthcare providers, and social service
providers regarding the patient s needs, verbally and in
writing
Maintain productivity standards
Education and Experience:
Active Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse
Two year s experience treating individuals with substance use
disorders and co-occurring disorders in a
residential setting
Other:
Must be dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; and able to
interface easily with clients, staff,
and referral sources.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
Position requires climbing stairs and the ability to lift 20 lbs or
more
May need to travel to other CTR locations
Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment
period.
Must have a valid CT driver s license.
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