Nurse Technician

Company: ASAP Rehab
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:This position is responsible for helping to facilitate clients through their daily programing schedules in a residential substance abuse setting. Day-to-day responsibilities may vary.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Core duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Monitor client's behaviors and assist client's needs during shift.
• Work directly with clients receiving detoxification services and monitors progress. Charts client vitals per physician order.
• Complete environmental rounds as needed.
• Inspect medication area as needed.
• Inspect fire extinguisher as needed.
• Document observations/milieu interventions in client's electronic/paper records.
• Complete daily shift log.
• Conduct AMA prevention and crisis intervention with immediate notification to Program Director.
• Ensure safety of all clients through regular house checks and client rounds.
• Conduct UA drug screen as directed.
• Sit in on groups and assist therapist(s) in an administrative capacity as needed.
• Assist with community outings, 12 step meetings and transportation as needed.
• Facilitate accountability for clients in maintaining room and facility cleanliness.
• Light cleaning responsibilities including cleaning vitals machine and other medical supplies.
• Insure all medications are locked safely and retrieved for self-administration by clients.
• Supervise self-administered medications with documentation as directed.
• Inspect medication area as needed.
• Identify controlled medications and ensure accurate count as needed.
• Take and report client vitals as needed.
• Complete necessary intake assessments as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintain ethical boundaries with clients.
• Ability to conduct body searches upon admission to ensure clients do not bring contraband items into facility
• Process newly admitted clients in accordance with company procedures including processing client property search and ensure that consent for treatment has been completed.
• Process a discharging client in accordance with company procedures and documenting in client chart as needed.
• Completing appropriate vehicle logs in accordance with company policy if the company vehicle is used during a shift.
• Completing necessary cash logs to document the handling of and safekeeping and/or return of a clients cash upon admit/discharge as needed.
• Checking and responding to company email every shift to ensure company wide communication.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Responsible for using assigned wireless phone during shift and responding to all communications made to this wireless phone during shift.
• Comply with HIPAA and other mandates regarding client care and confidentiality.
• Special Projects as needed.Required Education and Experience:
  • Three or more years of verifiable experience in residential/outpatient substance abuse treatment preferred.
  • CNA License required.
  • LVN License preferred.
  • Valid Drivers License.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Knowledge of substance abuse related issues and the recovery process.
    • Knowledge of the recovery field including the recovery practices and the 12-step process.
    • Ability to maintain ethical and professional boundaries with clients and staff members.
    • Knowledge of the process and signs of acute withdrawal from substances.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
    • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
    • Must be organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to multitask.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
    • Must be able to work in a team environment.
    • CPR certification.

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