Detox Assistant - FT

POSITION: Detox Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Detoxification Services & Medical and Health Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Health and Medical Operations Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
SHIFT: 40 Hours or Less Per Week

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

A Detox Assistant ensures the safety of and provide quality care to detox clients. They maintain program schedule, program guidelines, and daily program activities. They assist in creating a healing and safe environment for residents in line with the agency’s core values of respect, compassion, and integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

CONFERS with medical staff and discusses detox clients’ evaluations as warranted.

CONDUCTS vitals and enters vitals into CMBHS, and Welligent for detox clients.

ENSURES client medical and behavioral health care needs are addressed through the coordination of services with Parkland’s Medical Van, agency Medical Providers, and all outside providers.

PROVIDES supervision of medication to clients according to guidelines established by licensing/regulatory/agency standards and policies and procedures.

ASSURES clients adhere to the medication schedule.

RECORDS significant events/concerns as related to client medical issues.

MANAGES crisis situations; notify Program Director, Chief Clinical Officer, Director of Compliance, and Medical Director as necessary.

MAINTAINS accurate documentation in staff logs, shift reports, incident reports, facility forms, and/or other reports promptly.

COMPLETES appropriate documentation of any significant events for detox clients.

COMPLETES hourly checks of the dorm and clients present in the dorm by physically making rounds.

ATTENDS program treatment team meetings, as required.

ATTENDS monthly All Staff Meeting.

ATTENDS in person CPI, and Ethics Training yearly according to Nexus regulations.

COMPLETES yearly BHC trainings.

PROVIDES emergency direction as appropriate.

PERFORMS random room searches and bed checks according to program policies when necessary. Prepares rooms for new clients by disinfecting and cleaning mattresses and dressers.

ASSURES various forms are updated and supplied for client’s use.

CONDUCTS and documents urine screenings.

PROVIDES information to clients related to medical resources, i.e. Parkland, Stewpot, etc.

ASSISTS clients with moderate health care problems, e.g. blood-pressure checks, etc.

INTERFACES with agency medical providers to provide appropriate information and documentation, as necessary.

MAINTAINS accurate client Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR).

INFORM manager of medication supplies needed.

COMPLETES chart audits and medication administration record audits.

CONDUCT health education and medication management education and training as assigned.

COMPLIES with all licensing and regulatory standards for medication storage, disposal, counting, reconciliation, etc.

CHECK IN/OUT client belongings on admission/discharge from Nexus, as required.

CONDUCTS client room searches as necessary.

DEMONSTRATES regular predictable attendance and punctuality.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 

• · Sensitivity and ability to work with people of various races, cultures, socioeconomic levels, and sexual orientations.
• · Ability to provide services in line with Nexus core values of respect, compassion, and integrity.
• · Knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of withdrawal.
• · Ability to utilize detox nursing evaluation instruments.
• · Ability to appropriately monitor and manage the care of detox clients.
• · Knowledge regarding detox and psychotropic medications.
• · Understanding of state licensure standards and Joint Commission standards and ability to provide services in accordance with the standards.
• · Ability to gather and document client health histories and current medical symptoms.
• · Observing and documenting administration of medications to Detox clients.
• · Recording significant events related to clients’ medical issues.
• · Managing medical crisis and providing direction to staff according to a crisis management model.
• · Maintaining positive working relationships with local vendors such as the pharmacy and lab.
• · Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
• · Proficiency with Welligent, CMBHS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant administrative tools.
• · Understanding Trauma Responsive Care.
• · Understanding of teleconferencing and virtual meeting platforms.

Provides substance abuse treatment and residential recovery for women.