Addiction Nurse - RN - BrightView LLC

The Registered Nurse (RN) working in Addiction Medicine is responsible for providing safe and compassionate care to all BrightView patients and supporting them through the process of recovery through medically assisted treatment (MAT). The RN ensures accuracy and completeness of patient care documentation including, physician orders, medication administration and scheduling. The RN will ensure the highest quality of care is provided, provide efficient patient flow and provide crisis intervention as needed. 

• Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice guidelines. 
• Manages patient medication preselection’s and drug administration. 
• Maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory. 
• Performs initial inductions and conducts medical services. 
• Conducts assessments and monitors vital signs for dose changes. 
• Provides patient education related to treatments and health and safety policies. 
• Signs and processes physician orders and enter notes in the EMR and input flags. 
• Completes documentation using the designated Electronic Medical Record. 
• Schedules appointments and document no-shows in system. 
• Prints, signs, and files all paperwork appropriately. 
• Prints daily reports and ensures accuracy of information. 
• Complies with the BrightView Infection Control plan and educates patients and staff accordingly. 
• Daily cleaning of medication/dispensing and all patient care areas. 
• Ensures confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA. 
• Maintains flexibility in provision of nursing services, travel between locations when necessary. 
• A productivity rate is required (TBD) with Telehealth options available to meet goals.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Highly empathetic and compassionate to effectively support the recovery journey of BrightView’s patients
• Competent at working with a diverse population of colleagues and patients
• Team-player, able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Adaptable and agile within a dynamic work environment
• Technologically capable, comfortable operating in multiple systems for communication and documentation purposes including EMR and MS Office Suite
• Embraces BrightView’s culture of compliance - operates with a high degree of integrity and compliance to work standards and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HIPAA 42-CFR Part 2 desired
• Prior experience with harm reduction a plus

• EXPERIENCE:
  • Required: 1+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in drug/alcohol or psychiatric setting.
• EDUCATION:
  • Required: Associates Degree in Nursing, (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)