Full-Time
Medication Nurse
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
CRI-Help
Compensation Overview
$30 - $40/hr
+ 401(k) 4% employer match
North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Occasional work at various locations across Los Angeles County may be required.
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
CPR
Medication Administration
First Aid
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Care Coordination
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Either a Licensed Vocational Nurse license from the California Board of Vocational Nursing or a Registered Nurse license from the California Board of Registered Nursing is required.
- An unexpired classroom CPR and First Aid Training certification is required.
- Excellent computer skills are required.
- Strong organizational, follow-up, and time management skills are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
- The ability to type at least 40 words per minute is required.
- The ability to work well within a team structure is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- Professionalism is required.
- The employee must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.
- The employee must frequently remain in a stationary position, standing and/or sitting for 4-6 hours.
- The employee must frequently crouch below the waist and/or above the shoulders.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
- The employee must work in an enclosed space for periods of up to 6-8 hours.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the self-administration and compliance of residential clients’ medication and complete supporting documentation.
- Safeguard and observe the self-administration of approved client medications in accordance with regulations required in residential substance use disorder settings.
- Act as a liaison with the Social Services Manager or Director of Nursing for medication approvals.
- Record all incoming medication in the medication inventory log and ensure that medication is approved.
- Monitor clients’ ongoing medical issues and report changes to the Social Services Manager.
- Report medication responses to the appropriate physician via the Social Services Department.
- Alert the Social Services Manager about all client illnesses, accidents, injuries, and other medical issues.
- Complete the Daily Medication Review Audit.
- Update and ensure the accuracy of clients’ medication records, including logs, inventory pages, and medication administration records.
- Document medication handling notes and care coordination notes in the electronic health record within the designated timeframe.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a substance use disorder facility is preferred.
- Two or more years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in substance abuse treatment, is preferred.
- Occasional work at various locations across Los Angeles County may be required.