RN- Methadone Clinic

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  • WMCHealth
Job Summary
Location
Kingston ,NY 12402
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
20 Dec 2024
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Job Description

 

Summary of Job Purpose

  • Perform nursing care as assigned which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation, and implementation of treatment process in accordance with JCAHO, OASAS and ASAM that directly responds to the needs of the patient.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities

    • Perform nursing assessment of all clients and initiate the patient care plan in accordance with information obtained.
    • Monitor and assess patients for vital signs, signs of impending withdrawal, or other medical problems.
    • Administer medications according to Kingston Hospital Nursing policies and procedures and assists in inventory and storage of facility pharmaceutical supplies.
    • Accurately transcribe physicians' orders in a timely manner and execute under direction of physician.
    • Actively participate in daily inter-disciplinary patient update/conference, giving observations and update of each patient discussed.
    • Responsible for patients to provide assessment and medication in adherence to guidelines dictated by Kingston Hospital nursing department and regulations.
    • Prepares records and reports as required.
    • Participate in providing a learning environment for nurses, medical staff and counselors
    • Implement policies and procedures, service delivery standards, quality assurance and utilization review standards, and Kingston Hospital nursing division policies and procedures and standards of nursing care.
    • Performs any other duties as assigned.
    • Schedule appointments for physicians and prescribing professionals.
    • Initiate, monitor, and obtain toxicology.
    • Register medications and access for efficacy with instruction and education as needed.
    • Manages infection prevention and control activities.
    • Improves staff compliance with hand hygiene guidelines
    • Identifies risks for acquiring and spreading infections based on population served
    • Adheres to DOH compliance with communicable disease guidelines
    • Develops and implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.

Essential Job Qualifications

  • Education:
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Experience:
    • Previous acute care nursing with chemically dependent patients preferred
  • Training/License:
    • Current NYS Registered Nurse
  • Other:
    • N/A
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