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Addiction Recovery Care

Treats addiction through Kentucky recovery centers

Certified Nurse Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt Catharine, KY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential.
  • Valid Kentucky Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
  • Experience delivering health education classes.
  • Appropriate state and federal clearances.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Ability to monitor clients, complete nursing encounter visits, manage medications, ensure universal precautions, check and record vital signs, observe and assess clinical signs and symptoms, follow prescribed treatment, assist with scheduling and telehealth, complete withdrawal scales after training and direction, participate in required staff and state regulatory training, follow program policies and procedures, and protect client privacy in accordance with applicable law and policy.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor persons served and clients.
  • Complete nursing encounter visits.
  • Handle medication management.
  • Ensure universal precautions at the center.
  • Check vital signs and record them in each client's chart daily.
  • Observe and assess clients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed courses of treatment.
  • Assist with client scheduling, appointments, and telehealth as directed by the center nurse.
  • Assist with completing withdrawal scales after training and direction from the center nurse.
  • Participate in required staff and state regulatory training.
  • Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics.
  • Protect the privacy of client information in accordance with the organization's privacy policy, procedures, federal law, and state law.

Desired Qualifications

  • Substance abuse experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery-driven service systems.
  • Knowledge of community health resources supporting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence, and positive cultural identity.
  • Knowledge of the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact of alcohol and other drugs on individuals and families.
  • Knowledge of airborne and bloodborne pathogens, including tuberculosis, HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis B, risk-reduction methodologies, and universal precautions.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations governing the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction.
  • Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail and remain organized.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner.
  • Ability to exhibit professional and courteous behavior when interacting with persons of varying backgrounds and education levels to create safe and healthy relationships with clients.

About the Company

Addiction Recovery Care

Treats addiction through Kentucky recovery centers

Addiction Recovery Care treats substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders through a network of licensed centers in Kentucky. Its treatment program connects detox and residential care with outpatient follow-up, while education and workforce services prepare clients for life after treatment. Clinical teams combine counseling, addiction medicine and peer support, with care plans matched to a person's stage of recovery. The centers earn payment for treatment through Kentucky Medicaid and private health insurance, and the business operates as a privately held care provider. Founded in 2010, Addiction Recovery Care is headquartered in Ashland, Kentucky.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ashland, KY
Founded
2010

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