All Together Recovery LLC (ATR), provides multiple levels of ASAM SUD/BHSO care, including recovery housing, education, job training, employment, and other recovery related extensions to the family in for-profit and non-profit environments. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for general medical oversight of clients while participating in ATR. The APRN is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health issues and coordinating health care for clients in accordance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of client status). The APRN will also provide evidenced based treatment modalities for substance abuse through group therapy sessions.
We are looking for a telehealth APRN to be scheduled every other weekend to provide coverage for the medical team at ATR.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIRMENTS:
Must have a valid Kentucky driver’s license.
Participate in all necessary staff meetings and hold weekly medical team meetings.
Be proficient in all ATR rules, policies, and procedures.
Model servant leadership.
Operate with integrity in all circumstances.
Communicate effectively and be responsive to verbal and written correspondences.Prescribing treatment for detoxification to include comfort measures, hydration, prescription medications as needed for severe symptoms.
Management of chronic medical issues to include referral to appropriate medical care providers; maintaining and adjusting medications; obtaining appropriate diagnostic studies.
Assess and treat acute illnesses or injuries.
Monitor and evaluate medical progress and modify treatment as needed.
Perform assessments on new intakes to determine medical conditions that may impact recovery, need for prescription medications, identify existing or potential medical problems that the client may not have been aware of previously. (e.g., hypertension)
Participate as a therapeutic team member for staff and clients in appropriate counseling situations.
Educate clients and staff regarding disease processes and self-management of chronic conditions.
Ensure that all staff are current in CPR/first aid and communicable diseases/blood borne pathogens education as well as any medical related CEU’s.
Maintains relationships with local pharmacies, medical/dental care providers and medical facilities.
Provides appropriate screening of clients and staff such as TB skin testing or immunizations.
