Fora Health Inc
WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Fora Health Inc, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Job Description
The withdrawal management nurse plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive nursing care to individuals undergoing withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. They are responsible for assessing patients, helping develop and implement treatment plans, administering medications, and monitoring patient progress throughout the withdrawal process. The withdrawal management nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients and assists in their transition to further treatment or ongoing care.
Essential Job Duties
Conduct assessments of patients’ physical and mental health, including substance abuse history, medical conditions, and vital signs.
Help to develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and medical guidelines in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Administer medications while closely monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment as necessary in collaboration with the licensed medical provider.
Observe and document patients’ progress including withdrawal symptoms, mental health status, vital signs, and overall physical condition.
Provide education and support to patients regarding the withdrawal process, treatment options, and relapse prevention strategies.
Work very closely with nursing assistant staff to ensure procedural compliance.
Respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate interventions to stabilize patients.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date medical records, documenting all assessments, interventions, medications administered, and patient progress.
Stay current with advancements in substance abuse treatment, withdrawal management protocols, and nursing practices through professional development activities and continuing education.
Additional Job Responsibilities
Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
Complete additional trainings in a timely manner as assigned.
Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.
Participate in ongoing supervision and consultation.
Provide leadership to the nursing assistant staff in a manner that supports and encourages the values of the agency: honesty, empathy, respect, inclusion, and unity.
Maintain high‑quality treatment services that are responsive to client needs and reflect best practices.
Establish a therapeutic environment in which staff work together so that clients’ needs, individual circumstances, and culture determine the optimal clinical approach.
Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to Fora policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including EMR access requirements.
Perform related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience Required
Must have graduated from an accredited nursing institution.
Must have an active nursing license or be able to obtain one within 8 weeks of hire through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Detail‑oriented and organized.
Solid patient care experience is required.
Effective in presenting ideas, transmitting information, or conveying concepts to individuals or groups of varying educational, cultural, and experiential levels.
Maintain professional boundaries with patients, the community, and other staff members.
Collaborate with patients and staff, treating everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
Strong written and organizational skills to complete all required documentation.
Communicates information effectively in writing and verbally.
Displays initiative and problem‑solving skills.
Basic knowledge of substance‑use disorders.
Marked ability to demonstrate and utilize self‑awareness.
Work in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities and providing compassionate care.
Understand legal and ethical considerations related to substance abuse treatment and patient care.
Other Requirements
For employees with a history of substance use disorder, Fora Health’s policy requires certification of a minimum of two years of sobriety for this position.
Ability to pass a pre‑employment or for‑cause drug test.
Position will require regular connection to work via cell phone to answer questions and respond to internal and external contacts.
Working Conditions
Prolonged use of computer.
Position may require on‑call availability as nurses may be scheduled for stand‑by shifts.
Position generally works in an indoor environment with infrequent travel between sites or to special events.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, including COVID, tuberculosis, hepatitis A, B, C, and HIV.
Possible exposure to upset, angry, severely traumatized, disabled, or emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents, and families.
Exposure to potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals; personal protective equipment provided.
Fast‑paced, high‑volume work environment.
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Essential Job Duties
Conduct assessments of patients’ physical and mental health, including substance abuse history, medical conditions, and vital signs.
Help to develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and medical guidelines in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Administer medications while closely monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment as necessary in collaboration with the licensed medical provider.
Observe and document patients’ progress including withdrawal symptoms, mental health status, vital signs, and overall physical condition.
Provide education and support to patients regarding the withdrawal process, treatment options, and relapse prevention strategies.
Work very closely with nursing assistant staff to ensure procedural compliance.
Respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate interventions to stabilize patients.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date medical records, documenting all assessments, interventions, medications administered, and patient progress.
Stay current with advancements in substance abuse treatment, withdrawal management protocols, and nursing practices through professional development activities and continuing education.
Additional Job Responsibilities
Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
Complete additional trainings in a timely manner as assigned.
Work on special projects and other duties as assigned.
Participate in ongoing supervision and consultation.
Provide leadership to the nursing assistant staff in a manner that supports and encourages the values of the agency: honesty, empathy, respect, inclusion, and unity.
Maintain high‑quality treatment services that are responsive to client needs and reflect best practices.
Establish a therapeutic environment in which staff work together so that clients’ needs, individual circumstances, and culture determine the optimal clinical approach.
Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to Fora policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including EMR access requirements.
Perform related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience Required
Must have graduated from an accredited nursing institution.
Must have an active nursing license or be able to obtain one within 8 weeks of hire through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Detail‑oriented and organized.
Solid patient care experience is required.
Effective in presenting ideas, transmitting information, or conveying concepts to individuals or groups of varying educational, cultural, and experiential levels.
Maintain professional boundaries with patients, the community, and other staff members.
Collaborate with patients and staff, treating everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
Strong written and organizational skills to complete all required documentation.
Communicates information effectively in writing and verbally.
Displays initiative and problem‑solving skills.
Basic knowledge of substance‑use disorders.
Marked ability to demonstrate and utilize self‑awareness.
Work in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities and providing compassionate care.
Understand legal and ethical considerations related to substance abuse treatment and patient care.
Other Requirements
For employees with a history of substance use disorder, Fora Health’s policy requires certification of a minimum of two years of sobriety for this position.
Ability to pass a pre‑employment or for‑cause drug test.
Position will require regular connection to work via cell phone to answer questions and respond to internal and external contacts.
Working Conditions
Prolonged use of computer.
Position may require on‑call availability as nurses may be scheduled for stand‑by shifts.
Position generally works in an indoor environment with infrequent travel between sites or to special events.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, including COVID, tuberculosis, hepatitis A, B, C, and HIV.
Possible exposure to upset, angry, severely traumatized, disabled, or emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents, and families.
Exposure to potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals; personal protective equipment provided.
Fast‑paced, high‑volume work environment.
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