Per Diem Nurse; RN

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!

WPHW is a non-profit organization that serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaq, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation. Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share.

Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the State of Maine.

Position Summary:

This position supports the Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery’s Cedar Road program. As a Nurse this individual must provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care to clients experiencing symptoms related to substance use, including withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and other issues that may arise. This individual will also provide support and counseling to help clients through their recovery process to include the administration of medications to manage withdrawal symptoms, make sure a client feels comfortable, supported and well taken care of throughout the detox process.

This position works collaboratively and efficiently with a multidisciplinary team and the client through direct care, transitional support, coordination of services, and referrals.

This is a Per Diem Position. Hourly rate plus $5.00 per hour pay differential for any hours worked between 7:00pm-7:00AM. Some travel may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete nursing intake and assessment during admission. This includes meeting with client and/or family as needed.
• Process, manage, and implement orders from Licensed Independent Practitioners.
• Monitor client’s vital signs as ordered or per protocol.
• Dispense medications as ordered and per policy and procedures. Monitor and document all medication activity. Keep medication administration record (MAR) up to date, assuring accurate Medication Reconciliation and prescriptions for clients at discharge.
• Maintain medication chart in order and locked.
• Observe, note and report reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Ensure compliance with Do Not Use Abbreviation and Sound Alike/Look Alike medication lists.
• Document all client interactions, interventions, and on-going counseling services in the electronic medical record.
• Order random urinalysis as per physician’s or licensed independent practitioners’ instructions.
• Update medical and clinical team regularly regarding all clients seen and coordinates client care.
• Complete incident report for any unusual or adverse event including medication errors and medication reactions.
• Complete suicide risk assessment on all new admission and as needed during treatment.
• Complete a physical assessment of all clients upon admission or as needed to assess skin integrity, markings, or signs and symptoms of disease or issues.
• Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Screen for danger to self or others.
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with clients and loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.
• With the individual served, formulate mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Provide direction to the technicians on assigned shift.
• 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 client to other WPHW services and/or to other Tribal or non-Tribal agencies as preferred by client.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and interact with them in an appropriate manner.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Must hold an…