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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Davenport, IA
Davenport, Iowa

About this job

Overview

This position is responsible for the delivery of medical services for the County Oaks or Rock Island Facility under the direction of the Director of Health Services or Nurse Supervisor.

The work requires monitoring clients for signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal. The work also requires maintaining all necessary documentation. The position is responsible for providing directions to the technicians on assigned shift. Supervision is provided by the Director of Health Services.

Country Oaks- Davenport, IA

Adult Detoxification, Adult Residential Program, Adult Halfway House, Family Resource Center

12160 Utah Avenue Davenport, Iowa 52804 563-326-1150

Responsibilities

JOB FUNCTIONS

* Screen clients to determine their appropriateness for admission to the Detoxification Unit or referral for other services.

* Complete the admission procedures to the Detoxification Unit which may include the completion of paperwork, orientation of the client, checking belongings or assisting a client into pajamas.

* Contact personal physicians to verify medication and inform CENTER's Medical Director

* Manage and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director.

* Provide medically monitored evaluation and withdrawal management to clients in the Detoxification Unit under the supervision of the Medical Director.

* Document in the client's chart the results of the assessment, health assessment, treatment plan, continued stay reviews, physician's orders, progress notes and other client-related data.

* Contact insurances companies for pre-certification and ongoing authorization of services in the Detoxification Unit.

* Provide emotional support through listening, counseling and answering questions.

* Assist the Medical Director in conducting physical examinations.

* Administer and read the tuberculosis skin test.

* Monitor urinalysis collection.

* Provide client education to individuals and groups concerning substance abuse, withdrawal, medications, medical conditions, nutrition and other related issues.

* Develop a treatment plan with the client to address medical issues.

* Consult with in-house staff and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for clients.

* Provide referrals for identified needs of the client that cannot be met by the Agency.

* Respond to the emergent medical needs of the residential facility.

* Supervise the technicians assigned to the shift.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

* Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

* The employee must be a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse with a license in the State of Iowa. They must be certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and possess the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

* Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal including pharmacological factors.

* Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine placement criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it relates to substance-related disorders or able to acquire the knowledge.

* Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for nurses.

* Knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

* Ability to supervise and direct other staff members.

* Ability to work with a diverse population.

* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

* Ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, outside professionals and the general public.

* Ability to perform the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation where applicable.

* Skills in the operations of computer word processing applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the job functions.If you believe you are in need of an accommodation you should notify your supervisor or the Human Resources Department.

The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects or controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and smell.

The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.