Nurse - Klamath Falls

Best Care Treatment Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse to join our Withdrawal Management team in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This role is critical in providing safe, evidence-based medical care to individuals undergoing detoxification and stabilization in a structured treatment environment.

The ideal candidate is clinically competent, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering patient-centered care with professionalism and empathy. If you are passionate about supporting individuals in the early stages of recovery and thrive in a collaborative healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.

The Nurse works in the WMS (Detox) setting as a part of a multidisciplinary team to provide medical detoxification and stabilization services for detox and residential clients in compliance with all Best Care policies and procedures, best nursing care practices, and all local, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities include provision of medication management, taking patient vitals, maintenance of pharmacy/medical supplies, coordination of care with primary care providers for our mental health clientele, and advocacy for excellent patient care to achieve the best patient outcomes.

• Works closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent patient care with improved outcomes for clients;
• Takes vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and CWAA scores;
• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements;
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and support patients, family, and friends;
• Gives injections of medications; immunizations as prescribed by Program and Medical Director,
• Promotes patients’ independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patients, family and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions about drug and alcohol addiction;
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following detox and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and OAR’s for detox programs;
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies;
• Ensures a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations;
• Documents client progress in electronic health record (EHR) system to maintain a pertinent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures;
• Participates in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings;
• Takes a lead role or participates in providing medication administration and medical services;
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Models Best Care’s mission, vision, and values, promoting integrity, compassion, and collaboration;
• Supports the organization’s commitment to equity and inclusion, fostering an environment of cultural awareness and respect for all individuals;
• Aligns department goals with organizational strategic initiatives;
• Complies with Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all relevant policies and OARs;
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon statutes;
• Attends required meetings, completes required trainings, and ensures certifications and licenses remain current;
• Works independently and collaboratively as a positive member of the Best Care team;
• Performs other organizational duties as assigned.

Must have demonstrated competency or ability to attain competency for each of the following within a reasonable period:

• Strong client engagement skills
• High level of ability and comfort providing extensive outreach and community‑based nursing care…