Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Director, the Nurse is responsible for coordinating and arranging all medical services for a Phoenix House program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arranges and assists in the provision of on-site medical services conducted by the consulting physician.
• Arranges off-site medical services as needed.
• Prepares and maintains all medical records.
• Responsible for overseeing and the implementing self-administration of medication.
• Provides client/patient care in accordance with program and individual treatment plans, which includes: Checks vitals and orders lab work for patients.Works with pharmacies to ensure prescriptions are filled.Monitors and reports the behaviors of clients/patients.Ensures the safety of program participants
• Maintains overall confidentiality records.
• Documents client contact in Electronic Health Records.
• Schedules visits with medical doctor/prescriber.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining medical supplies and all facility first aid equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for maintaining medical office and for ensuring all medicines are safely and securely stored.
• Arranges for additional medical services or health seminars both on and off-site, as needed.
• Maintain all required reporting functions and assure 100% completion of all paperwork.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• LVN, LPT
• Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For? Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking
• Proficiency in MS Office systems
• Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients
• Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor
• Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities
• Understanding of patient development and family systems
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative
• Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred