Detox Nurse

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

DescriptionAt Asheville Detox Center we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. We are looking at all of our patients with compassion and empathy. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers, who can help shape the culture of our forward looking company when it comes to the treating of addiction. Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered yes, we want you! 
About Us: Asheville Detox Center was founded by individuals in recovery who have first-hand experience in receiving addiction treatment and have developed a specialized model of care that incorporates techniques that work while eliminating those that do not. Overall, our focus is on providing excellent care while maintaining a fun, calming environment for clients and staff alike. We are looking for nurses who share the same compassion and empathy as we do.
Position Overview: As a nurse at Asheville Detox Center, you will be responsible for ensuring clients optimal comfort and safety. This is done via vital assessments, medical record analysis, medication management, and efficient fulfillment of client needs. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Emphasize preventative care and disease management. 
• Facilitate COWS, CIWA, vital assessments every four hours for clients. 
• Complete intake nursing assessments. 
• Administer medication including those for detox protocols, psychiatric care, and medical conditions. 
• Facilitate medical orders. 
• Interpret Urinalysis results and provide reports for client’s medical records. 
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements. Maintain clear, professional and appropriate boundaries with clients at all times. 
• Quickly respond in the case of a medical emergency, following facility protocols. 
• Participate in all provided, required training, as outlined by facility protocol, Joint Commission standards and other local, state, and federal regulations. 
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, observations, and incidents in electronic health records. 
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team, including counselors, medical and support staff as needed, to ensure comprehensive care for clients. 
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall efficiency of the facility. 

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule 
• 401(k) 
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities 

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• $2/hr additional for nights
• $2/hr additional for weekends 

Physical setting:Medically assisted detox facility 
Health Care Alliance North America does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or creed, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BLS Certification
• Valid, unencumbered nursing license 

Skills:

• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress

Salary Description

$30.00-$38.00 per hour