Medication Nurse career at Behavioral Health Group in Memphis

Behavioral Health Group is currently seeking to employ Medication Nurse on Fri, 01 Nov 2013 09:56:31 GMT. Job Description: The Medication Nurse will be responsible for administering the proper dose of methadone to each patient as prescribed by the Medical Director or Program Physician. He or she ensures medication accountability. The Medication Nurse assists in the screening of patients and keeps in close contact with counselors regarding patients’ progress. The Medication Nurse will perform duties...

Medication Nurse

Location: Memphis Tennessee

Description: Behavioral Health Group is currently seeking to employ Medication Nurse right now, this career will be placed in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Description:
The Medication Nurse will be responsible for
administering the proper dose of methadone to each
patient as prescribed by the Medical Director or Program
Physi! cian. He or she ensures medication accountability.
The Medication Nurse assists in the screening of
patients and keeps in close contact with counselors
regarding patients’ progress. The Medication Nurse will
perform duties within the scope of their license or
certification which are an addendum to this job
description.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Professional Development

• Responsible for the achievement of assigned specific

annual goals and objectives
Training

• Participate in all trainings as required by federal,

state, local and accrediting agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer methadone as prescribed by the Medical

Director or Program Physician

• Perform evaluation and assessment of new and current

patients to determine appropriateness for treatment
or need for modifications to their treatment

Observe and assess patients after the initial dose

! is administered

• Follow all physician orders
• Assess patients’ appropriateness for dosing
• Collection of urine specimens, filing of contract

urines (quantity specified per state/clinic
regulations), record urine results in patients’
chart. Provide a copy of urine results to patients’
primary counselors

• Responsible for maintenance of all medical supply

inventories as needed

• Receive medication shipments in accordance with DEA

and company procedures

• Responsible for processing new MARS for admits,

re-admits, transfers, and courtesy dosing patients

• Ability to demonstrate blood draw competency.
• Responsible for coordinating and preparing courtesy

and vacation dose medication packages

• Participate in training new nurses
• Ensure implementation of quality health standards
• Maintain accurate patie! nt dosing records as well as

daily reconciliation and accountability of
medication inventory as dispensed from total stock
on hand

• Report and document all medication discrepancies and

incidents promptly to the Nursing Supervisor and
Program Director

• Clear the medication count daily
• Plan and implement changes necessary for improved

functioning of the treatment center

• Attend and function as an active participant in

weekly treatment team meetings, as well as outside
seminars and training

• Maintain active communication (weekly) with other

team members in the nursing department as to
relevant program/patient changes

• Maintain and help with a chart monitoring system to

track physicals and lab work

• Hold a basic understanding of drug/alcohol abuse and

addiction and keep updated on current drug abuse and!
treatment information - specifically current trends
in Opioid ! Maintenance Treatment

• Able to develop and maintain professional, helpful

and effective relationships with patients

• Able to function as a productive team member,

working in conjunction with all other team members
in a helpful, positive manner

• Ability to project a positive and professional image

to the community, in representation of the treatment
center

• Participate in and/or helps perform, schedule, or

attend monthly treatment center in-service trainings

• Ensure treatment center meets all accreditation

standards related to Medical, Health, and Safety
issues; and other areas as assigned

• Meet BHG attendance standards and be present and

ready for work at the beginning of their established
work schedule

• Report any work-related injury or illness, or

workplace hazards or security issues immediately to!
supervisor

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Regulatory

• Responsible for complying with all federal, state

and local regulatory agency requirements

• Responsible for complying with all licensing and

accrediting agency requirements
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate must be licensed as a LPN/LVN or RN
in the state of employment, be CPR certified and must
hold and maintain a valid driver’s license. Experience
and understanding of chemical addiction is preferable.

State specific requirements are listed below:

• Colorado: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Must be IV

Certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory
Agencies; or Registered Nurse (RN)

• Kansas: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered

Nurse (RN)

• Kentucky: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or

Registered Nurse (RN)

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• Louisiana: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or

Registered ! Nurse (RN)

• Missouri: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Oklahoma: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Tennessee: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Texas: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered

Nurse (RN)
In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal
candidate will embody the following characteristics and
possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed

below:

• High integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Efficient
• Self-starter
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Accurate data entry skills with knowledge of basic

computing

• Ability to work independently and under pressure

handling multiple tasks simultaneously

• Must be able t! o react quickly
• Working knowledge of dosing equipment, centrifuge,

monitoring equipment for physical assessment, test
strips, breathalyzers and other medical equipment as
needed.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge and skill in the use of

standard office equipment
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping and

stretching

• Alternate sitting and walking and performing job

duties in close proximity with team members

• Variable workload, periodic high stress and activity

level

• Standard medical office conditions and environments
• Interactions with patients who may be ill, have

infectious diseases, have mental health diagnoses
and/or are involved in the criminal justice system

• May require use of protective equipment
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens

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If you were eligible to this career, please email us you! r resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Behavioral Health Group.

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This career starts available on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 09:56:31 GMT

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