Director of Nursing

Summit Malibu, a luxurious, prominent 6-bed detox/residential treatment facility is seeking a full-time, experienced Registered Nurse for 40 hours per week. Treatment experience and Kipu experience preferred. Compensation DOE.

• Assesses client current conditions, health problems and/or needs
• Assesses client for drug intoxication and withdrawal
• Demonstrates the ability to establish rapport with clients, staff and providers
• Communicates effectively with outside physicians and other appropriate parties in order to plan, deliver and evaluate care
• Documents assessments in accordance with policies and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of detoxification protocol and medications used in the detoxification process
• Observes and monitors while all medications are self-administered by clients
• Reports incidents of suspected/known abuse/neglect to the Supervisor and complies with all mandatory reporting laws
• Documents medication count, management and destruction
• Documents CWS/CIWA assessments
• Supervise LVNs and EMTs to ensure adequate and quality care is provided at all times
• Conducts performance reviews for LVNs and EMTs
• Schedules medical appointments for clients
• Documents daily progress notes, daily shift reports and detox nursing plans