Addiction Dosing Nurse

Directly supporting individuals on their journey towards recovery in an office-based setting. Physically low-impact position where the patients manage all of their own ADLs and ambulation. Dispense liquid methadone to patients. Complete admissions, patient assessments, vitals, and COWS. Participate as a leader in a multi-disciplinary, patient-centric team to provide quality care. Other duties as assigned. Dosing Nurse

• TB Screening
• CPR Certification
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part2 and 45 CFR parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Ability to care for diverse populations
• Incident Report Training
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Computer Skills
• Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders) and Medical Co-morbidities

• Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2;
  Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations;
• Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health;
• Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards;
• Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome;
• Be familiar with best practice standards in line with MA Dept of Mental Health regulations;
• Delegate to and oversee the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) as appropriate;
• Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (MHW) staff;
• Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments (RN) and procedures;
• Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical / psychiatric illnesses;
• Assess physiological and behavioral health status of the patient each shift;
• Documents patient information according to established protocols as well as any psychiatric /medical conditions as per DPH and DMH Regulations indicate;
• Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship;
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner;
• Maintain patient safety by adhering to ordered safety checks and participating in patient restraints and seclusions as necessary;
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team;
• Triage patient issues for the Attending Practitioner;
• Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies;
• Order medications as needed through the identified program pharmacy;
• Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions;
• Attends Supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns;
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings;
• Perform unit duties as directed by specific ABTU performance specifications;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Program Director, and/or Director of Nursing.

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing
• Must be currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and maintain current licensure
• Certified Addiction Registered Nurse certification or Psychiatric Nurse Certification eligible preferred

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care