Bilingual Medical Clinic Nurse
Company: Codac Health Recovery & Wellness Inc
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary
Provides appropriate and accurate dispensing, medical and medical
support services, including information, referral and follow-up to
members enrolled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
As part of an interdisciplinary team, participates in evaluation
and assessment of members.
Collaborates with physicians, prescribers, and clinical staff to
promote member recovery.
Completes appropriate medical procedures and makes necessary
referrals.
Coordinates medical care with primary physician and other health
care providers.
Observes members behavior patterns and medical symptoms related to
treatment. Reports assessment to provider or clinical staff for
follow-up.
Provides methadone medication delivery as ordered by physician.
Completes daily usage report for methadone at the end of each shift
including Reconciliation of inventory of methadone and Suboxone at
conclusion of dosing, printing, signing and verifying as accurate
the daily report.
Assures proper operation of assigned equipment including weekly
calibration of pumps and other equipment, assures orders properly
entered in dosing software and adheres to all flags to dosing as
entered by providers.
Conducts Suboxone inductions as ordered by the BHMP per facility
protocol in accordance with all Federal, State and CODAC
policies.
Completes necessary charting and record keeping in accordance with
agency and funding source requirements.
Coordinates and or provides education specific to identified
medical needs.
Provides nutritional advising and support.
Attends and participates in appropriate meetings, psychiatric
appointments and clinical staffings.
Administers injections to members when necessary.
Serves on agency committees as appropriate.
Secures medications in compliance with State and Federal
regulations.
Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth and
changes.
Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Methadone
Clinic
Dispenses methadone dosages to members following State, Federal and
CODAC policies.
Secures methadone and other medications in compliance with State
and Federal regulations.
Makes home or agency visits when appropriate to provide methadone
dispensing, medial support services and assessment.
Experience:
Two (2) years professional nursing experience. Experience working
with persons with mental illness and addictions disorders in a
community based setting is preferred.
Certifications:
Certified in Health Care Worker CPR and Life Saver First Aid.
Certifications kept current and renewed prior to expiration
date.
Licensure:
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of
Arizona.
State of Arizona Licensed Practical Nurse license must be renewed
prior to expiration date and always kept current.
Additional Requirements:
Valid Arizona Drivers license, proof of current insurance and
willingness to use personal vehicle.
If Float - Drivers license is an essential requirement for
performing duties for this position.
Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a
license suspension in past 3 years.
Skills:
Bilingual a plus.
Extensive knowledge of community resources.
Extensive knowledge of behavioral health challenges which include
knowledge of the impacts of mental illness, domestic violence, and
the dynamics of addictive behavior.
Familiarity with various ethnic and cultural groups.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills using MS Office products,
Word, Excel, Access, etc., importing/exporting data to/from
applications.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
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Keywords: Codac Health Recovery & Wellness Inc, Catalina Foothills , Bilingual Medical Clinic Nurse, Other , Tucson, Arizona
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