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Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing and Director of Substance Use Programs, the Substance Use Recovery Nurse Coordinator supervises, directs, and coordinates detoxification services as well as coordinates the continuation of medication assisted treatments (i.e. buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, etc.) with extensive collaboration with the Medical Director and other Advanced Practitioners. The Substance Use Recovery Nurse Coordinator performs clinical services in accordance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern correctional facilities and infection control reporting requirements. 

• Assesses the patient population, utilizing clinical withdrawal scales, and monitoring their stability and progress.
• Assesses the patient population to determine whether other services need consultation or referral including, but not limited to, Infectious Disease, Mental Health, etc.
• Conducts medication pass related specifically to detoxification and/or opioid replacement therapies (i.e. buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone).
• Consults with the Substance Use Unit and Discharge and Release Center for individuals who will be re-integrated into the community.
• Works in the intake unit to provide initial assessments to the substance using population.
• Collaborates with staff in the medical housing unit and supervises substance using patients.
• Reviews and analyzes literature, makes recommendations, and consults with the Assistant Directors of Nursing on additional follow-up activities.
• Develops training programs and education in collaboration with the Staffing Educator and other healthcare employees.
• Liaises with other community stakeholder programs to ensure continuous partnership.
• Analyzes and tracks trends within the patient population to inform the augmentation and development of programs and services.
• Evaluates and analyzes the role of substances in medical emergencies or other sentinel events.
• Develops policies and procedures for the withdrawing patients in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Monitors and observes detoxification practices and procedures and ensures that staff are following standard operating procedures.
• Participates in meetings with surveyors and inspectors and responds to inquiries as needed.
• Assists in the development of plans to address any opportunities for progression, as identified during the survey process.
• Participates in conferences, including discharge conferences as needed, to address specific problems within the substance using patient.
• Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary health care professionals, administrators, healthcare department representatives, and local, state, and federal regulatory agencies as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested. 

• The County’s healthcare delivery system.
• HIPAA and other regulations for confidentiality of care.
• Federal and state regulations governing substance use disorders in correctional facilities.
• Infection control.
• Clinical Withdrawal Scales.
• Inmate programs and educational systems.
• Laws and legislations including but not limited to the ACA, Title 37, NCCHC, and PREA.
• Services and programs within the Community.

• Interact with inmates.
• Resolve problems and conflicts.
• Manage cases and complete assessments.
• Lead, function independently, and make informed decisions using sound professional judgment.
• Utilize an electronic healthcare record system.
• Interpret and explain statistical data and information regarding detoxification issues.
• Supervise the quality of care and treatment provided to inmates.
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, goals, and objectives for providing quality care.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with jail administrative and medical management, patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Work alternate shifts as needed.
• Ensure accountability 24 hours/day, 7 days per week.