Substance Abuse Nurse , Careers At Coastal Horizons Center

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Substance Abuse Nurse

Department:	Outpatient Treatment Services
Location:	Rocky Point, NC

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JOB TITLE: Substance Abuse Nurse

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 40hrs/week

LOCATION: On-Site

CITY, STATE & COUNTY: Wilmington, NC New Hanover

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALJFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, RN or LPN
Two years of progressively responsible experience working with individuals having substance abuse problems; emphasis on narcotic addiction
Current license to practice as a registered/practical nurse in the State of North Carolina

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

JOB POSTING:

Provides professional nursing work associated with the medical/clinical needs of those individuals who are seeking or enrolled in the outpatient treatment program or seeking services through the outreach program.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to individuals served within the outpatient treatment, narcotic treatment, and outreach program.
Work requires acquiring medical history and health assessment of each client, providing appropriate care either through intervention or referral.
Monitors and ensures that dispensing of medication prescribed by program physician meets the needs of the clients and meets state and federal requirements.
Requires employee to provide client assessment to determine the most appropriate action for intervention which may range from referral to the program physician to providing treatment via standing order.
Required to document pertinent client information and notify the medical services coordinator of any discrepancies of local, state. and federal regulations.
Administers prescribe medication as directed by program physician and provide educational information to clients and families.
Provide clinical education and training to staff: families, and clients concerning sexually transmitted diseases, TB/Hepatitis/related health issues, substance abuse, addiction, narcotic treatment medication and recovery to include any pathophysiology.
Ensures standards of quality delivery of medical services and infection control.
Involved in providing clinical education and in-service training to staff.
Exposed to various communicable health conditions involving air-borne and/or blood-borne pathogens via venipuncture and urinalysis and is subject to the OSHA regulation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Thorough knowledge of the medical and psychological components of substance abuse, addiction, withdrawal, and methadone treatment.
Thorough knowledge of State and Federal requirements governing the narcotic treatment program.
Considerable knowledge of professional nursing care standards and management, practices, and techniques relating to substance abuse and addiction.
Considerable knowledge of infectious disease and its pathophysiology.
Ability to assess the medical and psychological conditions of clients.
Ability to work independently and knowledgeable of when to make an appropriate referral.
Ability to execute professional nursing techniques and practices.

Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with employees, clients, co-workers, program personnel and the public.
Ability to take corrective action to address variances in practice or employee performance.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing.
Must be able to perform light work exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to life objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to perform transcription, do extensive reading, and use measurement devices.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
Retirement savings plan/401K
Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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