- Kearny, New Jersey, United States
Provide clinical nursing care in a detoxification and residential treatment program, managing medical aspects of detox, administering medications, monitoring withdrawal, and supporting patient recovery.
Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience, licensure, and qualifications
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment
- Monitor and manage patients experiencing withdrawal using established clinical protocols, including CIWA and COWS assessments
- Identify and communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate treatment team members
- Administer prescribed medications accurately and safely in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies
- Monitor MAT protocols and assess medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient response