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Full Time – RN/LPN

Mount Sinai Wellness Center is looking for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to care for our patients in our newly acquired residential facility in Dahlonega, GA. Mount Sinai Wellness is committed to helping people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and compassionate support.

At Mount Sinai Wellness Center, we are helping people make that future a reality by showing them the benefits of sobriety and empowering them to find fulfillment in their lives after treatment.  

Role and Responsibilities

• Complete the admission procedures, which may include the completion of paperwork, orientation of the individual and monitor urinalysis collection.
• Thoroughly searches individuals’ belongings upon admission and properly disposes of any forbidden items.
• Administer and read the tuberculosis skin test.
• Document in the individual’s chart the results of the nursing assessment, treatment plan, physician’s orders, progress notes and other individual-related data.
• Provide direct care to the individuals we serve.
• Monitors for signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.
• Provide medically monitored evaluation and withdrawal management to individuals served in the Detoxification Unit under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Monitoring for changes in condition.
• Maintaining hygienic and safe work environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
• Maintain all necessary documentation.
• Update and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records.
• Manage and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director.
• Providing directions to the technicians on assigned shift.
• Develop a treatment plan with the individual to address medical issues.
• Provide emotional support through listening, counseling and answering questions.
• Consult with in-house staff and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for clients.
• Provide referrals for identified needs of the individual that cannot be met by the Agency.
• Maintains professional boundaries with clients and interacts with them in an appropriate manner.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must hold an unrestricted RN or LPN license in the state of Georgia.
• Requires current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Prefer 1 year of detox, emergency or med-surge nursing experience preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Preferred Skills

• Prefer working knowledge of medical detoxification for substance abuse.
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal including pharmacological factors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Must have strong leadership, team building and communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Must be able to physically respond to individuals’ needs in the event of a crisis situation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine placement criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it relates to substance-related disorders or able to acquire the knowledge.
• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for nurses.
• Knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, individuals served, outside professionals and the general public.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Here is what you can expect from us:

Mount Sinai Wellness Center a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care.  Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of treatment, to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.  

Mount Sinai Wellness Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.