LPN-New Directions (PRN)

Job Description Summary :
The Substance Use Nurse is a nursing care provider who is responsible for the delivery of support services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues.  They are primarily responsible for facilitating the maximum level of independent functioning of the clients served and demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery and is trained and/or experienced in working with severe mental illness and/or substance abusing diagnosed individuals to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide support services.  They provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment.  They demonstrate a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery.  They will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, use, or trauma as a result of the care received.
They report to the New Directions Nursing Supervisor and Clinical Director.

Education:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Hold a current Nursing diploma and is licensed by the State of Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Nursing experience with substance use whether outpatient clinic work or within a nursing facility where clients are housed is preferred.

- Any experience with substance use withdrawal management and knowledge of psychopharmacology is a plus.

Responsibilities:

- The Substance Use Nurse meets the total nursing needs of unit clients as determined by the Nursing Supervisor in consultation with or as ordered by the team of psychiatrist physicians.

- Reports same to the Nursing Supervisor.

- The Substance Use Nurse performs other duties as assigned or directed by the Nursing Supervisor.

- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Physical Requirements:

- Normal inpatient unit environment.

- Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

- Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.

- Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals.

- TB test upon hire.