RN or LPN upscale Outpatient and Detox Facility

Overview

Full Time RN or LPN for upscale Outpatient and Detox Facility at Parallax Center

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 address acute disorders associated with alcohol and/or substance use, determining 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 a multi-discipline approach. Salary range is from 96 to 105K depending on experience.

• Assist with the initial and ongoing evaluation of patient care
• Administer medications prescribed for withdrawal symptom management and ongoing stabilization
• Obtain initial and recurring insurance authorization for treatment
• Coordinate with clinical and medical staff to effectively and efficiently carry out treatment plans and procedures
• Develop 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

• 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 thrive 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 standards including attendance and punctuality
• Proficiency in Spanish is desirable

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level