Excellent benefits! Including employer paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents!

Title: Detox Associate

Program Location: Redmond, Oregon

Reports To: Program Supervisor or Director

General Duties: The Detox Associate/Tech works in our medically managed detoxification unit along with a team of experienced RN's, LPN’s, Detox Counselors, Recovery Mentors, and Physicians. The Detox Tech position assists the RN/LPN as they collect objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, interviews and written records in an accurate and timely manner. Assist clients as they are being medically detoxified. Documents care provided in the electronic health record. Collaborates with the team to carry out the plan of care. Follows nursing orders and carries out tasks as assigned by RN/LPN. Provides an environment conducive to safety and health. Orientation provided.

Job Relationships:

• Reports to: Detox Supervisor and Program Director
• Employees Supervised: None

Minimum Requirements:

Current CPR certification

For individuals recovering from the disease of alcoholism and/or from other drug addiction, have maintained continuous sobriety for the immediate past two years at the time of hire.

Medical experience is preferred but not required.

Skills required

The ability to communicate well with both patients and other medical staff.

The ability to provide supportive, non-judgmental, care to clients recovering from alcohol/substance abuse.

The ability to ensure a safe and clean working environment complying with Oregon OSHA, BestCare Policies and

The ability to work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team

Duties will include;

• Taking Vital signs,
• Keeping detox quiet
• Answering phones and assist with housekeeping duties,
• May assist with the intake process,
• Performing UA’s for drug, alcohol and pregnancy testing,
• Using motivational interviewing and active listening to support clients recovering from drug/alcohol dependence,
• Checking in visitors and supervise detox clients,
• Assisting with activities of daily living when indicated,
• Assuring quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; following detox and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and OAR’s for detox programs,
• Assisting with referrals to outside agencies as indicated,
• Supervise detox clients
• Other duties as assigned

Language: English – written & spoken required; bi-lingual preferred

Tools and Equipment Used:

Must demonstrate entry level computer skills, with the ability to use an electronic health record in order to perform intakes and document care.

Office equipment including; multi line phones, fax, and copy machines.

Medical equipment including; blood pressure cuff (digital and manual), pulse oximeter, digital thermometer,

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel or operate objects or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to hazardous waste in the course of performing job duties.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires the employee to wear nursing scrubs and/or dress in a professional manner that meets the standards for professional employees in Central Oregon and as directed by the Nurse supervisor.

To Apply:

Please complete the application using the link below, and submit along with a cover letter, resume with personal email address for correspondence, any applicable licenses, certifications or degrees with transcripts, and contact information for three supervisory/professional references.

https://www.bestcaretreatment.org/application-for-employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.62 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
At this time, to be eligible to be considered for employment, all candidates must be able to provide proof of full vaccination status.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redmond, OR 97756: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.