View Point Health

Shift: Full Time 36 hrs. & FT/PRN

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: Covington, GA.

Division/Department/Program: Pace Detoxification Center

View Point Health Adult Residential Substance Detoxification is a short-term, 24/7 acute care, detox unit located in Covington, GA. Care is primarily focused on supervision, observation, and support for individuals during withdrawal management.

Residential Withdrawal Management is characterized by its emphasis on medical monitoring and/or on peer/social support. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team to be responsible for implementing and monitoring nursing services in the medical detoxification residential program.

View Point Health provides person-centered care and assists with implementing our unit programming based on evidence-based practices for substance use detox, brief treatment and early recovery supports. Nurses will implement nursing care in accordance with programming procedures established by the Medical Director and Nursing Manager and approved by the Director.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct the initial comprehensive nursing assessment and other relevant clinical documentation including but not limited to Treatment Plans, initials CONNECTS and behavioral health assessments.
Administering drugs, medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law.
Implementing verbal physician orders and authenticating in writing, within a reasonable time, and included in the patient record.
Communicating with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists
Completing other tasks within the scope of registered nurses and the program services and procedures
Collaborates and assists clinical and direct care staff to coordinate discharges and transitions of care with internal and external referral sources.
Oversee the overall wellness and safety of the client and work collaboratively with other disciplines to carry out treatment plans accordingly.
Use the eight rights of medication administration, as well as two client identifiers at any time medications are administered.
Monitor client treatment, including the effects and efficacy of medications.
Report progress to Medical Provider, including the efficacy of medication and observable side effects
Manage and monitor stable medical conditions while client is at the Detox center, and make appropriate recommendations, such as sending clients to the ER.
Attend daily treatment team and 72-hour treatment team with clients and other staff.
Document all vital client information in the electronic health record according to standards.
Assist with orienting new staff to shift.
Provide relief for breaks and assist with Direct Care floor coverage as needed.
Attend all training courses, nurses’ meetings, and other staff meetings as assigned.
May occasionally assume a Charge Nurse position.
Actively and compassionately interacts with patients to encourage engagement in treatment after completion of detoxification.
Oversees all aspects of the detox patient admission process, including o Pre-screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission, including TB screening. Obtaining physical assessment data and health history, Inventorying and caring for patients’ personal possessions.
Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying principles of medical asepsis and applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Provides patient education on health care, as assigned or appropriate.
Implements safety and emergency procedures during fire drills and other disaster procedures, with assistance to patients and children in the detox and residential programs.
Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse or Multistate license; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Registered Nurse 1 (HCP070) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Able to read, analyze, and interpret policies and directions and present information effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal with chemically dependent individuals non-judgmentally and with caring and compassion.
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff as well as with referral sources.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information presented in research reports, professional publications, referral documents and similar materials. Ability to write clearly and cohesively and to present information effectively both orally and in writing.
Experience working in an outpatient mental health setting; Knowledge and experience using Carelogic Electronic Records System.

Requirements/Competencies:

Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.

Note: Some positions require a valid driver’s license.

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Work Location: In person

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