BrightView LLC
Location
Kent, Ohio
Salary
$25 - $27 / HOUR
The Addiction Nurse is responsible for administering medications, performing inductions, and monitoring patient vital signs as part of the treatment plan. They also coordinate care, maintain accurate documentation in the EMR, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Candidates must hold a valid State Licensed Practical Nursing License and have at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric or substance abuse setting. An Associate degree or equivalent nursing education is required.
NURSING CARE/ MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION: Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidance. Manages patient medication preselection and drug administration. Performs initial inductions and provide medical services as needed. TREATMENT PLANNING AND PROGRESS MONITORING: Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes. Educate patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies. COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION: Schedules appointments and document no-shows in system. Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings. Signs and processes physician orders and enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags. DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE: Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory. Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA). Completes documentation using the designated EMR. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired Prior experience with harm reduction a plus
EXPERIENCE Required: minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
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