Alcohol Nurse Counselor - Downey - Chemical Dependency - Per Diem

Job Summary

Responsible for nursing assessment, monitoring and support of outpatients and/or inpatients by the Addiction Medicine Department.

• Conducts nursing assessments of patients, screening for detoxification needs and other health‑related concerns.
• Based on preliminary assessment and/or diagnosis, recommends the next level of treatment and liaisons with appropriate staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Implements outpatient detoxification protocols and administers medications and processes laboratory requests consistent with physician orders.
• Evaluates and documents the efficacy of treatments and/or medications taken.
• Develops and presents (as directed) patient‑oriented lectures and materials on health‑related and program concerns; functions as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, making appropriate referrals, advocating for patient needs, coordinating care delivery, and maintaining/improving quality standards.
• Provides consultation services to physicians and nurses within other Kaiser medical departments as directed and provides clear, concise and targeted evaluations of patient need for Addiction Medicine continuing care services.
• Provides appropriate nursing care in support of other program activities.
• Orders, receives and distributes pharmaceuticals and medical supplies as necessary.
• Assists in the development of nursing policies, practices and procedures as related to the Department of Addiction Medicine.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience providing nursing care in an addictions treatment setting.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Registered Nurse License (California)
• Basic Life Support

• Knowledge of practice standards within the field of addiction treatment.
• Knowledge of community organizations, referral resources.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

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