Registered Nurse (RN) - Addiction Medicine
Oaks Integrated Care Inc
Trenton, NJ

Addictions RN

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As an Addictions RN, you will work with Adults with Co-occurring Mental Illness and substance use disorders, including Ambulatory Withdraw Management (AWM) program, as well as licensed ambulatory mental health and addiction treatment programs in Mercer County, NJ Schedule: Monday-Friday: varied shifts according to program needs with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break; some on call responsibilities and weekends as needed Competencies: Takes on responsibilities and insures that others do as well; acts with good judgment and sound thinking; work is ethical, reliable, productive and effective. Primary customers and secondary stakeholders report a high level of satisfaction with services. Possesses self-awareness; continually strives for self-improvement; is motivated to learn new things to benefit customers and the organization. Is consistent, dependable and trustworthy; attendance and punctuality meet requirements of the position. Responsibilities: * Provides direct supervision to per diem staff in AWM to schedule and ensure 7 day a week coverage; * Providing administrative oversight of the facility's nursing services in absence of the DON, and where appropriate, directly supervise the facility's nursing staff; * Assisting the DON in the development and maintenance of written objectives, policies and procedures, and quality assurance program for nursing services; * Attends supervisory sessions internally and externally; * Participating in staff orientation and staff education activities, when applicable; and * Participating in team conferences with the multidisciplinary team; * Serve on agency-wide or program specific committees to streamline consumer services and service provision; * Provides daily medication administration of medications, observation, and assessment of individuals receiving ASAM Level 1 Ambulatory Detox services for Opiates, Alcohol and Benzodiazepines; * Administers protocol for detox as directed by psychiatrist or prescriber; * Coordinates with the prescriber to discuss client reaction and response; * Receives verbal orders from APN or Psychiatrist; * Monitors vital signs and withdrawal symptoms using COWS and CIWA scales; * Completes initial evaluations and facilitates admission into the detox program; * Ensures clients are appropriately scheduled with the APN or Psychiatrist as well as for primary healthcare appointments; * Coordinates with counselors, peers, and case managers to ensure clients are receiving necessary services during and post detox; * Maintaining daily count of controlled substances and other medications used for detox and maintenance; * Understands target populations and specialized needs; * Assists prescribers with various aspects of medication education and management, including facilitation of groups; * Collects Urine Drug Samples and coordinates with lab company for pickup and analysis; * Helps consumers' access primary and specialty care, promoting health/lifestyle changes, and assists consumers in obtaining pharmaceutical coverage; * Provides injections, reviews lab reports, contacts pharmacies on behalf of prescribers and clients; * Maintains inventory of medication samples, syringes and other medical supplies according to agency policy; * Completes preliminary health screenings and arranges for clients to obtain physicals and other medical care as needed; * Prepares documentation thoroughly and on a timely basis in the electronic health record; * Shares protected health information in compliance with HIPAA to ensure integrated treatment; * Provides assistance to consumers in safely taking multiple medications for both physical and mental health disorders, avoiding polypharmacy, and managing multiple medical concerns; * Provides education and support for healthy lifestyle changes, including reduced dependence on tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substances, improved nutrition; * Assists consumers and prescriber with medication pre-authorizations; * Performs other related duties as assigned. Benefits: * Competitive base salary * Medical and dental insurance * Vision plan * Retirement plan * Flexible spending plans * EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions! * Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates * Team-oriented environment - we practice the FISH! Philosophy Qualifications: * Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in NJ; * One (1) year of experience in a licensed substance use disorder treatment facility; * Three (3) to five (5) years of nursing supervisory or nursing administration experience; * Valid Driver's License required. All positions require a valid driver's license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.