• Independently or in collaboration with Program Coordinator, determine appropriateness of admission for consumers based on assessment and ASAM Criteria, pre-existing and current medical conditions (RN only).
• Works collaboratively with Co-Occurring Clinicians to complete needs assessment with all patients on the day of admission, throughout treatment and at discharge. Document medical and psychiatric needs in EHR (RN only).
• Coordinate physical exams for every consumer within 24 hours of admission (RN only).
• Coordinate psychiatric exams, if applicable, within 24 hours of admission (RN only).
• Implement prescriber orders, either written or verbal.
• Administer medications to patients and ensure Medication Administration Records (MAR) are updated to reflect medication changes.
• Coordinate prescription refills.
• Assist Residential Clinicians in transferring consumer’s medical and psychiatric needs upon discharge.
• Assist Clinicians with needs assessment for consumers at admission, throughout treatment and discharge.
• Order and review labs as requested by the prescriber
• Assess clients for medication efficacy and/or side effects
• Provide medication education/medication groups for consumers
• Coordinate medication concerns with prescriber.
• Make PCP referrals prior to discharge, as needed.
• Coordinate with PAP office to ensure new clients are signed up.
• Draw blood or perform medication injections.
• Assist with milieu management, as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to develop therapeutic alliance with clients and to work effectively and with cultural competence with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Order/stock and reconcile the medication cabinets and order OTC and medical supplies.
• Ensure compliance with the Health Department, OBH, Signal and OSHA regulations.
• Complete and submit Medication Occurrence Reports on all medication errors.
• Perform routine medical procedures (vitals, including blood pressure, oxygen levels, temperature, blood alcohol levels, drug testing, pregnancy testing).
• Collaborate with local public health departments in education and harm reduction initiatives from substance use (may include needle exchange, HIV, HEP B and C, TB and STI testing.
• Collaborate with the Jefferson Center nursing team and other center teams, as needed.
• Identify risk factors including lethality for suicide, homicidal and/or grave disability. As appropriate, complete involuntary mental health holds (27-65) according to Center protocol
• Interacts with client population in order to provide guidance, safety, stability and direction including de-escalating potentially dangerous situations.

Other Duties (Productivity Performance Measures, Professional Growth/Development, Relationships/Communication)

• Attend mandatory in-services, compliance with individualized training plan if required.
• Participate in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Report high risk/problem cases, and utilize a problem solving approach as well as feedback.
• Attend supervision at times and intervals agreed upon with supervisor.
• Attend nursing meetings as scheduled.
• Work constructively with consumer to reach agreed upon outcomes, and coordinate care with internal and external providers.
• Exhibit enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors and the general public.
• Effectively respond to client/consumer needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive interactions, timely response to phone calls, email and other requests.
• Cooperate with other community agencies, as appropriate, and in agreement with supervisor.
• Volunteer to work on Center committees and/or task forces.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• AARN, BSRN, MSRN or LPN with two or more years of experience and/or training in a behavioral health setting.
• Candidate must have a good understanding of substance use disorders and medication assisted treatment as well as psychotropic medications and side effects.
• Candidate must have developed awareness of various medical conditions, medication interactions or side effects that may affect the health or psychological functioning of a patient.
• Applicant must have basic computer skills such as e-mail, electronic health record documentation, electronic prescribing and electronic laboratory interface.
• Current CPR and first aid certification.

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options (Jefferson Center will offer relocation assistance, up to $1,500, to out of state candidates willing to relocate to Colorado. Please contact Recruiting for more information.)
• Medical (Kaiser or Cigna), Delta Dental, and EyeMed Vision insurance plans
• Life, LTD/STD, and malpractice insurance paid by Jefferson Center
• 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution and 403(b) option
• 15% Wellness Discount on medical insurance plans for participating employees
• 1 Paid Wellness Hour per week (based on FTE)
• Health Insurance Reimbursement up to $125 per month
• Generous Paid Time Off plus 13 paid holidays per year
• Employees with 1 year of service are eligible for Supplemental Parental Leave up to 60 hours (based on FTE)
• Extended Paid Bereavement Leave up to 20 days
• Trauma Informed Care Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Colorado Health Services Corps loan repayment plan options for participating employees.