Registered Nurse - Addiction Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse – Family Health Center (FHC) addiction medicine functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success by demonstrating patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, self-development, and teamwork. This individual utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to patients and their families. The Registered Nurse - FHC A&DR demonstrates excellent clinical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and leadership skills, and makes decisions consistent with the organization’s policies, department protocols, guidelines, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act to achieve high-quality, inclusive, equitable and culturally and linguistically appropriate care in a cost-effective, patient centered manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive patient care.
• Works independently within scope of practice to provide safe, optimal patient care.
• Performs clinical procedures in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and protocols, and as directed by provider. This includes but is not limited to :

Always adhering to privacy and patient confidentiality standards.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required : Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required : Two years nursing experience.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required :

Equal Opportunity Employer