Director of Nursing

Summit Malibu, a luxurious, prominent 6-bed detox/residential treatment facility is seeking a full-time, experienced Registered Nurse for 40 hours per week. Treatment experience and Kipu experience preferred. Compensation DOE.

Primary responsibilities include:

* Assesses client current conditions, health problems and/or needs

* Assesses client for drug intoxication and withdrawal

* Demonstrates the ability to establish rapport with clients, staff and providers

* Communicates effectively with outside physicians and other appropriate parties in order to plan, deliver and evaluate care

* Documents assessments in accordance with policies and procedures

* Demonstrates knowledge of detoxification protocol and medications used in the detoxification process

* Observes and monitors while all medications are self-administered by clients

* Reports incidents of suspected/known abuse/neglect to the Supervisor and complies with all mandatory reporting laws

* Documents medication count, management and destruction

* Documents CWS/CIWA assessments

* Supervise LVNs and EMTs to ensure adequate and quality care is provided at all times

* Conducts performance reviews for LVNs and EMTs

* Schedules medical appointments for clients

* Documents daily progress notes, daily shift reports and detox nursing plans