Registered Nurse

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse role at Care Well Health Medical Center

Responsible for implementing and supervising nursing services in the medical detoxification and gives direction to unit assistants on shift. Assists in training and evaluation of medical staff.

Implements nursing care in a medically supervised facility treating up to 16 individuals going through withdrawal from alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, and other drugs, in accordance with program procedures of the organization.

• Implements nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Medical Director and Nursing Supervisor and approved by the Program Administrator.
• Administer drugs, medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law.
• Implement verbal physician orders and authenticate in writing within a reasonable time, including inclusion in the patient medical record.
• Communicate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists regarding patient care.
• Pre‑screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission, including TB screening.
• Obtain physical assessment data and health history.
• Record and document into the health record all observations of patient response, following CIW‑Ar, COWS or other assessment tools utilized in program protocols.
• Inventory and care for patients’ personal possessions.
• Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director and Supervising Nurse.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
• May be designated Charge Nurse for a shift, with oversight of LPNs or nursing assistants.
• Screen and provide first response to pregnant patients in detoxification, including obtaining health history on mother, screening for TB and contagious disease.
• Actively and compassionately interact with patients to encourage engagement in treatment after completion of detoxification.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment applying principles of medical asepsis and infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Provide patient education on health care, as assigned or appropriate.
• Implement safety and emergency procedures during fire drills and other disaster procedures, assisting patients in the detox unit.
• Attend regularly scheduled detox staff meetings.
• Follow all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection, including alcohol and drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR).
• Attend training on chemical dependency as required by the employer.
• Maintain and demonstrate a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• If lacking prior experience in a detox/withdrawal management facility, the employee must complete preliminary 40 hours of training to include alcohol and drug education, patient confidentiality requirements, and program policies and procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure in New Jersey State as Registered Nurse. Certifications required: BLS‑CPR.

1 year or more experience in the management of addictions preferred.

Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Care Well Health Medical Center by 2x.

Apply BELOW