Nurse I/II

• The position collects objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, interviews, and written
• records in an accurate and timely manner. Establishes and documents nursing diagnosis which serves as a
• basis for the plan of care. Documents nursing care and collaborates with the team to carry out the plan of
• care. Gives direct care, assists with care, follows nursing orders while providing an environment conducive to
• safety and health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Facilitates and schedules intakes, discharges, and transfers to BestCare Treatment Services

residential or outpatient, and/or outside agency programs as necessary;

1. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to gather medical history and manage the intake process;
2. Assesses clients for withdrawal symptoms and administer medications as indicated per appropriate

MD orders;

1. Takes and records vital signs and medically monitor clients’ detoxification symptoms using CIWA

and COWS;

1. Answers phones and assists with housekeeping duties as necessary;
2. Administers routine PRN and detox medications as indicated;
3. Implements motivational interviewing and active listening techniques in supporting clients

recovering from drug/alcohol dependence;

1. May perform wound care, venipuncture, and diabetic testing;
2. Checks in visitors and supervise detox clients;
3. Supports clients in understanding and performing daily wellness tasks to care for themselves;
4. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against

patient care goals and standards, and recommending necessary adjustments;

1. Follows detox division and nursing division philosophies and standards of care set by the state board

of nursing, state nurse practice act, and the OAR’s;

1. Supervises, delegates, and assigns care as appropriate to LPN’s and/or CNA’s;
2. Provides referrals to outside agencies as indicated;
3. Facilitates referrals to contracted psychiatrists for dual diagnosis clients as needed;
4. Provides education regarding healthy recovery and medical concepts related to addiction and may

deliver training as directed by Program Manager;

1. Ensures a safe and clean working environment in compliance with Oregon OSHA, BestCare Treatment

Services Policies and Procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, and the RN Scope of Practice;

1. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (RN) or BS Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders, and/or community
• health services
• • For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, must have maintained continuous
• recovery for the previous two years at the time of hire
• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• • Current Oregon Registered Nurse license
• • Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification required (including cardiopulmonary
• resuscitation/AED)
• • Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire and be insurable
• under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and at least 3
• years without any DUI or moving violations)

PREFERRED

• Experience working with diverse, multi-cultural communities preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus