Salary:
$84,000 per year
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) or a multistate RN/LPN licensure from a participating state in the Nurse Licensure Compact AND two (2) years of experience with Substance Use/Detox Management involving direct patient care.
- Applicant must submit certificate/license at time of application.
- Must have current CPR/BLS certification at the time of appointment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Substance Use Programs, the Substance Use Nurse Navigator aids the Substance Use team in providing high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with substance use disorders at Allegheny County Jail (ACJ) and helps ensure appropriate transitions of care to the community upon release to minimize gaps in care within a high-risk patient population. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and Director of Addiction Medicine
Overview:
Duties:
- Directs patient care, including clinical check-ins, injection and medication administration, vitals and alcohol and opioid withdrawal screens, and appropriate and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Completes detailed tracking and organization of take-home doses of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
- Communicates with and supports Substance Use providers, administrative assistants, Substance Use Recovery Nurses (SURNs), and partnering pharmacies, providing thorough and appropriate background information to aid in clinical decision-making.
- Facilitates and coordinates post-incarceration/re-entry care of patients, including warm handoffs to community providers and social service support personnel as indicated and in coordination with Substance Use case managers and contracted re-entry support organizations.
- Schedules and tracks injections.
- Provides clinical coverage to the Substance Use Recovery Nurses, including peer review of clinical work, and training members of the SURN team.
- Coordinates patient care (e.g. manage blood sugar, detox effects, ensures patients have proper medications) with the Substance Use providers, recovery nurses, Substance Use Managers/Counselors, Director of Nursing, Clinic Manager, and other healthcare management regarding staff competencies and patient care.
- Performs other duties as requested or required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Techniques, protocols, and best practices relating to Substance Use Treatment & Services, including MOUD and Detoxification.
- Harm reduction.
- Regional clinical and social support resources related to substance use.
- Challenges that can arise and are associated with individuals with substance use disorders when seeking care.
- Clinical withdrawal scales.
Skill in:
- Microsoft Office products.
- Electronic Health Records.
Ability to:
- Serve a high-risk, often under-resourced, population of incarcerated patients with substance use disorder.
- Respectfully speak with patients to support clinical staff and coordinate their care before and after release or transfer.
- Work independently while simultaneously operating within a highly collaborative interdisciplinary environment.
- Adhere to strict security protocols.
- Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Manage time effectively: e.g. prioritize, complete assignments in a detail-oriented and organized manner.
- Apply the knowledge of clinical withdrawal scales within a practical setting.
- Work flexible shifts/hours as required.
Residency:
Not required to live in Allegheny County
Veterans' Preference:
Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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