Residential Treatment Nurse (Full Time)

Residential Treatment Nurse ; LPN (Full Time)

Shifts: 1st & Weekends

POSITION SUMMARY:

The nurses are responsible for the following:

• Administration of any and all injectable medications, or the referral and set-up of services
• Supervision and documentation of training for staff to be able to safely and securely supervise the client taking said medications as indicated by medication sheet. All staff needs to understand the process of supervision of clients taking their medications: There is a step by step written process posted in medication book and on medication locker
• Documentation and tracking of medication: understanding the security process to secure medication by State and Federal regulations controlled medications
• Awareness of all controlled medications ordered/prescribed including: Medication Assisted Recovery Medications
• Handle and document all controlled substances according to agency protocols
• Verification & Confirmation of medications
• Coordination of Laboratory and Pharmacy consultation and services
• Provide referral for issues IE: detoxification physical and psychiatric when assessed as needed
• Coordination services and communication between medical and psychiatric providers
• Facilitate Hospitalizations when appropriate
• Facilitate and coordinate ASU BH Link referrals
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings
• Meet with any and all clients needing education around Medical or medication questions
• Work with Doctors and prescribers to secure an maintain clients medications
• Maintain Medication supervision log book
• Nurse will provide in-house training such as: Overdose awareness, tobacco cessation counseling, Infection Disease treatment and prevention, Medication training, and ADLS
• Must have reliable transportation and willing to work at each of CCA's substance use residential sites; some days this position will work at two sites in the same shift depending on client need

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

Must have an active LPN license to practice nursing in the state of Rhode Island.

Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.

• Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.

To apply for this opening please visit our website http://www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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