Staff Nurse; RN - Addiction Medicine

Position: Staff Nurse (RN) - Addiction Medicine
SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Addiction Medicine Clinic's Opioid Treatment Program's Methadone clinic.

This position is a 1.0 FTE (10 shifts/ pay period), 8-hour shifts, Day, Every Other Weekend.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Relationship-Based Care practice model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by:

* Protecting, promoting wellness and optimizing health

* Triaging patients by assessing severity of symptoms and referral to appropriate setting or level of care

* Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response

* Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others

* Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care

* Educating patient on their disease process

* Assuring continuity of care

* Educating patient and family in preventative care which promotes health and well being

Minimum Qualifications:

* Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

* Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with Addiction Medicine

* Care coordination experience

* Certification in area of clinical specialty

* BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.

If you are not currently in an Ambulatory department, you would be subject to the Ambulatory pay scale.