Triage Nurse

Basic function: Provides triage nursing and dispenses medication to clients.

Major Duties:

• Dispenses physician prescribed, non-Methadone and Methadone medications.
• Reports to the disciplinary team on medical/clinical client in response to treatment protocols.
• Develops and conducts health maintenance and educational groups on issues such as hygiene, nutrition and substance use.
• Writes progress notes on clients' issues as indicated.
• Assesses medical/clinical needs of clients, writes progress notes, provides input to Directors, Medical Director, Counselors or Psychiatrist and participates in the treatment planning of the client.
• Conducts initial medical assessment on new admissions.
• Reviews and conducts internal audits of medical charts to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Administers and monitors clients' vital signs.

Schedule: Monday-Friday ...