Program Nurse

Position Description:

The purpose of this position is to ensure the daily operations of the nursing department from 7p-7a are maintained to promote quality of care to clients through assessment, medication management and direct client care

Essential Functions:

• Delivers quality client care through assessment, monitoring and communicating observations and findings with physicians and other members of the treatment team. 
• Coordinates admissions with Admissions Department and obtains admission orders from physicians. 
• Monitors Client self-administration of medication
• Promotes restoration of health, client and family education and serves as a client advocate.
• Maintains and adheres to established infection control/employee health program.
• Maintains compliance to all TRS policies and procedures, as well as, all state and accreditation standards. 
• Coordinates with Corporate Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, and Executive Director to keep all informed of current departmental activities, plans, and developments through both oral and written reports.
• Functions as a “house supervisor” in absence of other supervisory staff. 

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides detox assessments, history and physical reports.
• Develops detox treatment
• Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies. 
• Ensures that documentation on all clients meets company and regulatory standards.
• Leads CD education groups.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
• Serves on various organizational teams/committees and consults with departments as needed. 
• Coordinates lab work with venipuncture and medical appointments and referrals. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Desire to work with clients suffering from the disease of addiction
• Experience with a 12 step program preferred