RN

• Provide support to patients dealing with substance abuse, which is often accompanied by emotional trauma, and behavioral health issues.

• Work as a team member to achieve patient outcomes that are positive and long lasting.

• Complete a physical assessment at intake.

• Call the physician for orders, and any changes in patient’s condition.

• Follow physician orders as written in the treatment plan for each patient.

• Monitor withdrawal based on CIWA, COWS or CINA.

• Implement treatment plans and update them as the patient’s condition improves.

• Educate patients on their conditions, in a way they understand.

• Administer medication specific to the client’s plan of care as determined by the physician.

• Document all nursing care provided to the client in the formal medical record.

• Maintain professional boundaries with the clients in order for them to learn boundaries.

• Provide client feedback during team meetings.

• Participate in facility community education events as needed.

• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor.