Alcohol Nurse Counselor - Chemical Dependency - Downey - Per Diem

The Alcohol Nurse Counselor is responsible for nursing assessment, monitoring, and support of outpatients and/or inpatients by the Addiction Medicine Department. This role is ideal for those with a passion for addiction medicine and patient care.

• Pay: $83 - $101/hour
• Location:
  
  Downey, CA
• Facility:
  Kaiser Permanente
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time

• Conduct nursing assessments of patients, screening for detoxification needs and other health-related concerns.
• Recommend the next level of treatment based on preliminary assessment and/or diagnosis.
• Implement outpatient detoxification protocols and administer medications.
• Evaluate and document the efficacy of treatments and/or medications taken.
• Develop and present patient-oriented lectures and materials on health-related and program concerns.
• Function as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, making appropriate referrals and advocating for patient needs.
• Provide consultation services to physicians and nurses within other Kaiser medical departments.
• Provide appropriate nursing care in support of other program activities.
• Order, receive, and distribute pharmaceuticals and medical supplies as necessary.
• Assist in the development of nursing policies, practices, and procedures related to the Department of Addiction Medicine.

Education:

• Not specified

Experience:

• Not specified

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Not specified

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