Float Nurse; CSU and SUD

Description

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care.

Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

We are currently seeking a CSU/SUD Float Nurse to provides direct nursing care to a variety of patients across multiple units with mental health or substance use disorders in multiple stages of healing and recovery. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications as prescribed, managing withdrawal/crisis symptoms, conducting nursing groups, providing education and ensuring patient safety and comfort. This individual will collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including RNs, physicians, SUD and behavioral health professionals, to support patients through their healing/recovery process.

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Essential Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Obtain vital signs and assessments. Administer medication and provide education.
• Conduct a nurse related group for recovery & mental health.
• Triage client concerns, assuring timely communication with appropriate practitioner/provider
• Provide clinical and nursing services as assigned to clients who have substance abuse disorders and mental health issues in the community recovery/mental health center setting.
• Identify and respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications and treatments for clients.
• Enroll clients in drug assistance and programs.
• Medical case management for the medication assisted treatment patients including treatment planning, monitoring of progress and completion of Ohio outcomes.
• Follow up on requested labs to facilitate communication with the practitioner/provider and the client.
• Assure medical record completeness for new clients and clients who are being discharged from the hospital and other settings. Review these charts to ensure relevant information is available.
• Provide support for the other nursing and ancillary staff within the center.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Strong computer skills and ability to operate in the EHR
• Recognize critical results obtained in the assessment and vitals and the importance of urgency in relaying the information to the appropriate provider/practitioner.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement care within the framework of standard nursing practice and agency policy and procedure.
• Knowledge and ability to administer and dispense medication in accordance with physicians’ orders.
• Knowledge of community resources, hospitals, community mental health services, and other appropriate referrals for use when indicated.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals and philosophy as well as the policies and procedures.
• Strives for high client satisfaction by providing leadership and/or assistance to coworkers and clients through the integrated care process.
• Demonstrate consistent professionalism.
• Understand the importance of teamwork and actively working together.
• Exhibits the ability to communicate effectively and approach situations with trauma informed care.
• Abide by the agencies and/or professional code of ethics.
• Successfully complete and obtain BLS and CPI certifications

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to hear ordinary conversation and phone communications.

Environmental Conditions

• Air-conditioned and/or heated office/floor setting.

Accommodations:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Able to climb stairs
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard

Requirements

• Active RN or LPN License. RN preferred.
• Experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, or medical detox preferred
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with patient centered care
• Ability to obtain and maintain licensure and provide documentation for personnel records.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be covered under the agency’s commercial car insurance.
• Proof of car insurance for the vehicle that will be driven in the course of business.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO