Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and approve all incoming medications for clients before they are logged in and clients are permitted to take them. If any incoming medication is not approved (i.e., Narcotic, Alcohol, etc), the Nurse is responsible for locking it away until it can be removed from Elmhurst appropriately.
• Be responsible for the completion and accuracy of the monthly Medication Log for each medication of each client.
• Continuously review each client’s medication log and medication ensuring client’s compliance with medication regimen. If the client is not in compliance, the nurse is responsible for notifying the client’s counselor or the clinical supervisor (special attention should be paid to psychoactive [psychiatric] medication and to medication for diabetes, hypertension, and seizure disorders.)
• Serve as a primary consultant to EHI Clinical and Administrative staff concerning clients’ medical issues, problems, and/or concerns.
• Perform a nursing assessment on all clients
• Consult with clinical staff about the medical needs of clients
• Administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal medications by physician’s order
• Provide basic nutritional counseling for clients with special dietary needs and referral to outside source when appropriate
• Consult with the manager of the dietary department when needed
• Make daily assessments of clients’ medical status when needed
• Accurately document clients’ medical progress
• Administer basic first aid within the educational scope (including CPR)
• Other medical-related duties as deemed necessary to the function of the facility
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current licensure in State of Michigan
• Residential substance abuse treatment experience desired
• Current CPR certification
• No active warrants. Must have been discharged from all sentences including parole and probation for at least (5) years.
• Must be able to pass LEIN check.

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