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POSITION SUMMARY:
All Together Recovery LLC (ATR), provides multiple levels of ASAM SUD/BHSO care, including recovery housing, education, job training, employment, and other recovery related extensions to the family in for-profit and non-profit environments. ATR is not a medical facility but recognizes that individuals participating in our programs who are recovering from addiction will also have physical health needs. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for general oversight of clients while participating in ATR. The RN is responsible for managing health issues and coordinating health care for the clients in accordance with all state and federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of client status). At times the RN may be utilized to cover psychoeducational or clinical groups in coordination with the Clinical Program Director.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIRMENTS:
- Must have a valid Kentucky driver’s license.Â
- Participate in all necessary staff meetings.
- Be proficient in all ATR rules, policies, and procedures.
- Model servant leadership.
- Operate with integrity in all circumstances.
- Communicate effectively and be responsive to verbal and written correspondences.
- Monitors the med room and manages staff that are involved in medication management.
- Monitor and evaluate medical progress and modify treatment as needed.
- Assess new intakes to determine medical conditions that may impact recovery, need for prescription medications, identify existing or potential medical problems that may not have previously been diagnosed.
- Participate as a therapeutic team member for staff and clients in appropriate counseling situations.
- Educate clients and staff regarding disease processes and self-management of chronic conditions.
- Adhere to all policies/procedures related to medical processes and medication management, infection control, etc.
- Maintain relationships with local pharmacies, medical/dental and labs as well as other medical facilities.
- Will provide mandatory on call coverage as needed by ATR.
- Will assist in providing coverage for clinical/ psychoeducational groups at times.
BACKGROUND/EDUCATION:
- Must have a minimum of an associate degree in nursing.
- Must possess current, valid, and unrestricted license from the state of Kentucky licensing board.
- Prefer medical SUD background and experience working with various funding streams and ability to collaborate well with authorization and billing department.
- Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
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