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 POSITION SUMMARY 

Catholic Charites of the Archdicose of St. Louis, Queen of Peace Center, is seeking an experienced License Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse to perform skilled nursing services and clinical tasks that promote overall health and well-being for both inpatient and outpatient clients. These services are performed in accordance with the physician's orders and may include nursing assessments, COWS, CIWA, and other substance use related assessments. 

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Document & Record nursing assessments and medical history accurately and timely 

Monitor health status of clients during services provided 

Assess and develop treatment plans in collaboration with other health care providers 

Coordinate care with MAT provider and provide assessments as needed 

Evaluate and document client interactions in the agency's EHR system to include at least 6 hours per day Included but not limited to Adult Health History, Updated Medication List, Assist with appointments for Primary Care Provider, GYN provider, Intake Assessments etc.) 

Care for 24 adult residential inpatient clients (and children) and provide metabolic screenings for outpatient clients. 

Provide education on MAT to clients and co-workers 

Focus on education, disease prevention, medical screening and medication     management 

Maintain confidentiality as dictated by HIPAA and 42CFR part 2 

Monitor vital signs and document as required 

Adhere to medication policies and work collaboratively with staff to ensure all medication protocols are followed and charted accurately and appropriately 

Complete daily progress notes for each client within program guidelines 

Screen and monitor detoxification of client 

Monitor medication side effects 

Review of MARs (eMARSs) 

Maintain licensure (RN,) 

Other duties as assigned 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

RN with active license required; Bachelors or Associates degree preferred 

Experience and/or interest in substance use prevention and treatment preferred 

Understanding of ASAM levels of Care 

Requires successful completion of background checks including criminal record, abuse/neglect and drug screening 

Experience working in a residential setting, preferably in substance use or behavioral health 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Comfortable exercising independent medical judgement while working with a tight knit group of compassionate, gifted and committed providers 

Oral and written communication skills 

Perform nursing assessments 

Administer screening tools, such as COWS, CIWA 

Substance Use Disorders & Treatment Protocols pref. 

Demonstrates an understanding of stigma and its relationship to addiction and recovery 

Demonstrates and understanding of trauma and its impact 

Demonstrates an understanding of behavior management techniques 

Demonstrates an understanding of how to prevent unsafe behaviors.  

Demonstrates an understanding of how to address a crisis in a  supportive and respectful manner 

Demonstrates an understanding of what activities they can perform in group 

Demonstrates an ability to effectively manage groups 

Demonstrates an ability to conduct and properly read a UDS 

Demonstrates knowledge on how properly complete a MAR 

Demonstrates knowledge on how to properly complete client vitals including Blood Pressure, Temperature, O2 Stats 

Demonstrates the ability to properly pass medication 

Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of Naloxone 

Develops cultural competence with the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures. 

Demonstrates understanding of mandated reporting requirements for abuse and neglect of children and abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of senior citizens or disabled individuals. 

Demonstrates an understanding of the population served 

Demonstrates an understanding of trauma-informed care 

Demonstrates an understanding of suicide prevention 

Demonstrates an understanding of ethical behavior 

Demonstrates an understanding of HIPAA  

Demonstrates an understanding of addiction 

Demonstrates an understanding of substance use disorders 

Demonstrates a basic understanding of medications used to treat substance use disorders 

Demonstrates the ability to properly document care within the client EHR. 

Demonstrates an understanding of notices Withdrawal symptoms and is able to administer standardized assessments. 

Demonstrate an understanding of the infectious disease process. 

RESOURCES FOR WHICH ACCOUNTABLE 

Medical Supplies Inventory & ordering 

Medication Disposal Units