RN or LPN upscale Outpatient and Detox Facility

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Position

Description:

As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside physicians and social workers in the management and treatment of alcohol and/or substance treatment in both the outpatient medically supervised withdrawal and ongoing stabilization programs. A Staff Nurse will be addressing acute disorders associated with alcohol and/or substance use, resulting in the determination of the level of care and treatment planning for continued recovery.

The Staff Nurse manages the daily medical operations for the programs and collaborates with the Clinical, Medical, and Billing Departments to provide safe and effective treatment of chemical dependence and co-occurring disorders. Parallax Center is a thriving learning environment that encourages professional development and multi-discipline approach. Salary range is from 96 to 105K depending on experience

Responsibilities

Assist with the initial and ongoing evaluation of patient care

Give medications prescribed to the patient for withdrawal symptom management and ongoing stabilization

Obtain initial and reoccurring insurance authorization for treatment

Coordinate with clinical and medical staff to effectively and efficiently carry out treatment plans and procedures

Development of individual service plans, discharge plans, and coordinate referrals for continuing care services and stabilization post detox, or level of care determination

Maintain accurate and timely record keeping of NY State compliance reports: admissions, discharge, daily utilization, monthly service delivery, and quality improvement

Provide relapse prevention counseling and education, crisis counseling, and family counseling as needed

Maintain telephone communication with referrals and collaborative resources

Attend supervision and clinical meetings; participate in multidisciplinary cross training

Assist in the implementation of special projects as needed

Qualifications

Current New York State licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with dual diagnosed substance abuse and psychiatric patients

Ability to foster and maintain a positive working relationship in a multidisciplinary team

Ability to prioritize and be detail-oriented, multi-task, and strive in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.

Strong assessment skills

Ability to make critical clinical decisions independently; ability to process information quickly

Strong medical/clinical understanding of the business of health care

Must meet performance standard including attendance and punctuality

Proficiency in Spanish is desirable