Description:

Responsibilities: Assessment of each client for appropriateness to receive methadone doseAccurate use of breathalyzerAccurate dose preparationAccurate preparation of take home dosesDocumentation of all medication dispensedProper documentation of spilled, wasted medicationMaintain safety (alarm, safe, dosing only with security staff present)Maintain professional boundariesAble to set consistent limits with clientsAccurate documentation of methadone inventoryFollow policies and procedures as outlined in Nursing ManualProvide health education as neededMaintain Universal Precautions Qualifications: Current RN or LPN license in MassachusettsOne year substance abuse or psychiatric experience preferredCurrent CPR certification Driver's License Required? No