Part Time RN or LPN NOC Shift

Pay Range: $43.11 - $59.49 Per Hour (includes NOC/weekend differentials of $5 added to the hour)

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday

The withdrawal management/urgent care nurse is the heart of an interdisciplinary team of providers, CMAs, techs & case managers who provide inpatient care to patients withdrawing from drugs and alcohol. The nurse provides nursing support, assessment and care for patients withdrawing from drugs and alcohol. This position is the first line support for patients, staff, Nurse Practitioners and Medical Director on service specific clinical issues.

The mission of Fora Health is to work with individuals, families and communities to create freedom from addiction. We are committed to providing a wide range of accessible, coordinated and well‑integrated services that benefit the community and support our patients to recover and maintain recovery from addiction. To maintain an organizational culture that supports the mission, each employee will, at a minimum:

• Have basic knowledge of substance use disorders
• Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process
• Respect the diversity and uniqueness of each person and organization we serve
• Recognize that a healthy work environment is maintained through the practice of mutual respect and healthy self‑care
• Uphold the highest standard of customer service to patients, referents and all community partners

• Cares for patients in the withdrawal management program according to staffing ratios determined by the Oregon Administrative Rules
• Collaborates and communicates issues/concerns with the treatment team on clinical and non‑clinical issues
• Supports admission & medical staff in screening for potential admissions for medical appropriateness
• Reviews newly admitted patients’ medical histories and obtains additional medical information as necessary
• Reviews risk assessments and provides further evaluation and referral as needed
• Completes comprehensive nursing assessment as medically indicated on newly admitted patients
• Provides ongoing, accurate assessment, including vital signs, blood draws, urinalysis, CIWA‑Ar & COWS scales, and other physical and social assessments as appropriate and necessary
• Screen ongoing patients’ medical symptoms or concerns to determine level of medical intervention needed
• Provides nursing interventions with available facilities, following medical policies, procedures & protocols safely & accurately
• Reviews medication and orders and enters prescription orders safely and accurately
• Administers medications as indicated by LMP ordered protocols and orders in a safe manner
• Evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition and notify provider of any abnormalities
• Maintains up to date documentation in patient’s hard chart
• Maintains accurate controlled medication storage, disposal and count as indicated by policy
• Educates patients on general health guidelines and preventative measures to improve overall health and decrease risk factors, including continuum of care in A&D treatment and withdrawal symptoms
• Assists patients in following through with referrals to other appropriate resources to meet medical needs and exchange relevant information with the agency or professional to whom the referral is being made
• Collaborates with outside providers and facilities as needed to optimize continuum of care
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record
• Provides care based on the best evidence available; participates in education and orientation of medical support staff, withdrawal management nurses, patients and staff; promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate
• Acts as a role model for healthy communication and behavior, using non‑violent communication, verbal de‑escalation and demonstrating appropriate physical and emotional boundaries; maintains professional boundaries with patients at all times
• Regularly attends medical withdrawal management staff meetings
• Adheres to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR…