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Agency Nurse

The Salvation Army Southern California

#CPR #Healthcare #Substance Use #Staff Supervision #First Aid #Social Services #ATS #Psychiatric Nursing #Clinical Team

Quick overview

The Agency Nurse oversees the medical and nursing needs of clients within a detox facility, ensuring quality of care and regulatory compliance. They also provide health education to staff and clients while coordinating medical services and participating in clinical team meetings.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a current R.N. license, valid driver's license, and current CPR/First Aid certification. Experience in substance use treatment, withdrawal management, and psychiatric nursing is required, with preference given to those holding CSAC or substance abuse nursing certifications.

professional certificateCommunicationOrganizationPatient EducationStaff SupervisionCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationSafety ManagementReferral CoordinationSubstance Use TreatmentNursingPsychiatric NursingMedical Compliance

Job description

Under the supervision of the Detox Clinical Supervisor, the Agency Nurse oversees the nursing and medical needs of ATS clients.
Responsible for quality of care, staff supervision and training, and compliance with agency policies and procedures, state licensing regulations and CARF accreditation standards.
Communicates with referral sources and other outside agencies regarding health and medical needs of ATS clients.
Coordinates medical services provided for ATS clients.
Provides ATS clients and staff with education sessions regarding health, and medical issues.
Serves as a member of the Safety Committee and ad hoc member of Clinical Team.

Possess current R.N. license.
Must have knowledge and experience regarding client care issues related to substance use including, withdrawal, denial, knowledge of community referral resources and basics of psychiatric and medical nursing.
Need effective communication and organization skills.
Prefer State certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and/or national nursing specific substance abuse certification.
Must have valid driver’s license in addition to current CPR and First Aid Certification.

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