- Supports and promotes the philosophy, objective, policies and procedures of Acacia's PROMESA INC. Nursing Department. Reviews medical policies related to patient care and dispensary.
- Participating in planning, development and organization of medical services provided.
- Participate in preparation and facilitation of regulatory agency site visits to include Drug Enforcement Agency, OASAS, Joint Commission/SAMHSA and NYS Department of Health.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and City regulatory requirements and ensures all aspects of clinical care conforms to these requirements.
- Works closely with medical staff supervised to ensure completion of performance goals.
- Maintains compliance with regulatory and licensure guidelines.
- Follow accepted standards of nursing practice in dispensing methadone and utilization of equipment.
- Dispense appropriate methadone dosages, complete logs in accordance with clinic and DEA regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate documentation, particularly accurate documentation of all dispensing activities in a timely manner.
- Document pertinent information of all methadone dispensing activities
- Accurately records patient information in the electronic medical records system and patient medical record.
- In accordance with agency protocol and Joint Commission standards, maintains adequate infection control standards.
- Act as a liaison in coordinating patient care activities with nurses, ordering prescribers/physician and clinical staff.
- Reviews and reports all medical accident/incidents related to patient care and provides input into actions necessary to resolve problems.
- Participation in Interdisciplinary Care Planning process.
- Participate in weekly and on an “as-needed basis” case conferencing sessions with multidisciplinary team members to discuss preventative measures to adverse changes as well as patient progress related to following up on their medical needs.
- Meets with scheduled patients for health assessments and reviews scheduling with nurse supervisor daily.
- Provide medical assessment, consultation and referrals that facilitate comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
- Provide crisis consultation and intervention on medical emergencies.
- Assess the patient's need for hospitalization and consultation with patient's physician(s) to include other care providers the patient is linked with and/or referred to.
- Provide general nursing services within scope of license and patient safety goals.
- Keeps the ordering prescribers and nurse supervisor, informed of facility problems that need concern and any recommendations concerning medical services.
- Will greet patients and prepare them for physical examination and treatment
- Will conduct health assessments on patients and make appropriate referrals and linkage on an individualized basis
- Provides health education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient, staff members and students
- Assess the patient's physical and psycho-social condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
- Utilize manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and effect productivity.
- Demonstrate a current working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and medications
- Adhere to the standards, policies, procedures and goals of the medical department.
- Act as a liaison in coordinating patient care activities with nurses, physicians and allied health professionals.
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