Registered Nurse
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Description: New Brunswick Counseling Center is in need of Registered Nurse right now, this career will be dwelled in New Jersey. For complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. We have a full-time position available for a Registered Nurse (RN) for our medication assisted treatment (MAT) medication program.
NBCC is a CARF-accredited, non-profit organization with an additional office in Mount Holly NJ. NBCC offer s a variety of services including outpatient substance use disorder counseling in individual and group settings, Co-Occurring services, and medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opiate addiction.
This position enjoys major holidays off plus receive a competitive/flexible benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance and 401 plan.
JOB DESCRIPTION
NBCC is currently seeking a full-time qualified RN candidate for our medication unit . This position reports to the Supervising Nurse. In this role, the candidate must be able to adhere to the goals and objectives of the program in relation to the patients and the patients' medical care. Essential duties of the position include but are not limited to:
Perform nursing assessments on all new admissions or readmissions when necessary.
Follow federal, State of New Jersey, and agency policies including CFR 42.
Reviewing patient’s prescriptions and OTC medications to ensur e they are properly prescribed and to assess whether client is aware of adverse reactions.
Administer/dispense methadone in accordance with New Jersey State and Federal regulations.
Ensure that adequate recording of the administration/dispensing transaction has occurred. Perform, interpret, record, and report on-site TB tests and other testing as ordered by physician.
Carry out all physician orders.
Record and report all observed symptoms and changes in the patient’s condition to the interdisciplinary team members and medical director if necessary.
Communicate patient status through legible and precise documentation.
Make appropriate health referrals whenever necessary.
Count patient medications and initiate call backs to monitor for diversion or abuse/misuse.
Answer all phone calls relating to nursing/medical questions and make appropriate referrals.
Make appropriate request to Medical Director when medication dosage change is indicated and carry out those orders in an accurate and timely manner.
Review eight point criteria for take home medications
Assist clients with guest dosing.
Provide first aid to patients and staff as needed and make appropriate referrals as needed.
Provide technical assistance to the staff in understanding a patient’s medical problems.
Attend staffing, QA and other designated meetings.
Maintain licensure as required and attend seminars, workshops, lectures, etc. to maintain professional growth.
Keep the Medical Director informed of changes that occur in clinical and medical matters.
Minimum Education and Experience: Licensed in the state of NJ as a registered nurse (RN)
Special Requirements: Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and own judgment.
Work Schedule: Full-time position
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $28.00 to $30.00 /hour
License or certification: Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)
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If you were eligible to this career, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to New Brunswick Counseling Center.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:27:51 GMT