Part Time SUD Nurse

Summary: 

TheNurseplays a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare by conducting health appraisals,monitoringclient conditions, andassistingin treatment plans as directed by nurse practitioners and physicians. This position requires a compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support in managing their physical health within the psychiatric specialty framework.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete health appraisals on clients upon admission and regularly throughout their course of care.

• Assistnurse practitioners and physicians as necessary to support effective patient outcomes.

• Evaluate,observe, and assess clients' physical conditions toidentifyhealth needs.

• Assistclients with treatment plans prescribed by nurse practitioners and/or physicians.

• Administer andmonitormedications according to prescribed guidelines.

• Monitor client vitals and take prompt action as needed.

• Educate clients on prescribed medications, physical health, nutrition, and self-care practices.

• Coordinate care and services with pharmacies, other physicians, or referring agencies on behalf of clients.

• Respond promptly to nurse practitioner and physician orders.

• Communicate prescribed services and status updates to clients and their familiesin a timely manner.

• Participate in client care team meetings to enhance collaborative treatment efforts.

• Maintainaccurateandtimelyrecords of medications prescribed and client interactions.

• Complete release forms or other medical paperwork as requested.

• Assistwith medication refills on behalf of nurse practitioners or physicians.

• Ensure all client documentation is completed accurately and ina timelyfashion.

Supervision Given: 

This position does not supervise any staff.

Supervision Received:

The Registered Nurse reports to theOperations Manager

Qualifications:

• Current RNor LPNLicensure in the state ofService Provision

• BLS Certification.

Education:

• A degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution isrequired.

Certification:

• Individual NPI Number and Medicaid Provider Number willbe requiredto start work (instructions on how to apply will be provided).

Experience:

• Prior experience in a clinical setting, preferably in psychiatric nursing, isadvantageous.

Physical Effort:

• Requires the ability to sit, stand, and move about the clinic setting as needed; some lifting may berequired.

Background:

• All applicants must submit to and pass a background check prior tohire.

Schedule:

• Flexiblescheduling dependingon agency needs, typical of a contract position.

Benefits:

• 1099 /Contract position does not have benefits associated.

Work Location:

• One location/ Hybrid with approval

Who Is Anew?

Anew is an outpatient behavioral health provider that helps individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders.

Why Work at Anew?

Flexible & Supportive Culture: Growth, work-life balance, and flexibility are built into every role.

Fun Work Environment: Get involved in community outreach, holiday events, team parties, monthly “First Friday” all-staff events, and much more!

Recovery Friendly Workplace: We are a certified Recovery Friendly Workplace that values lived experience and understanding.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Benefits Eligibility on Start Date

If you are looking for more details about us, please visit https://anewbh.com/.