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JOB DESCRIPTION:SUMMARY OF POSITIONA Medication Assistant Treatment/Behavior Health Nurse provides nursing care to chronically or acutely sick patients. Monitors and adjusts medication within limits approved by the prescriber, administers medication in accordance with Federal OMT Guidelines, assesses for intoxication, and acts as a liaison between client, staff, and other care providers as needed. Provides information, education and support for clients. Promotes wellness, recovery, symptom management, and healthy lifestyle choices while recognizing and responding to relapse, managing crisis and helping clients achieve and sustain recovery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES- Administers medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients' reactions. This includes Methadone and other medication as prescribed by physician. Provides medication training to the client or client's family or guardian to administer the client's medications, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects. Obtains laboratory specimens and help prescribers with patient examination and continuity of care arrangements with other providers.
- Conduct intake for recipient entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned.
- Conduct and document assessments, as assigned.
- Assist service recipients with making linkages with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. And maintain appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on service recipient progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate release), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
- Assist service recipient in making discharge plans and provide follow up services as assigned.
- Attend staff meetings, clinical staffings, and other internal meetings as assigned. Participate on committees as assigned, including quality assurance functions. Maintain appropriate communication with other employees and work as an effective member of treatment team.
- Administer breathalyzers, toxicology screens and other testing as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Skill in customer service techniques.
- Skill in problem-solving.
- Skill in basic nursing techniques.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation Level Completion of accredited Nursing program.
Years of Experience N/A
Certification/Licensure Registered Nurse
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStanding - 20%Sitting - 80%Squatting - Occasional Kneeling - Occasional Bending - Occasional Driving - Occasional Lifting - Occasional DISCLAIMERThe duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.#ILNOVWK3
Time Type:Full time
Pay Range:$29.63--$41.54Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion. Our approach to diversity is simple-it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.