at DCCCA in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
DCCCA’s comprehensive continuum of substance abuse treatment and outpatient mental health counseling in Wichita offers gender-responsive and family focused services for both men and women. Located in Wichita, one of Kansas’s largest metropolitan areas, DCCCA clients come primarily from Sedgwick County but are accepted from referral sources state-wide. Substance abuse treatment services include non-medical detoxification, short term intensive and extended stay residential programs, intensive outpatient modalities, outpatient counseling and primary healthcare collaboration. Outpatient counseling for both substance use and mental health needs are facilitated via tele-health technology or in office sessions. DCCCA’s unique gender responsive program provides services to women, women with dependent children, and pregnant women. A licensed childcare, parenting, case management and mental health services are integrated into the substance abuse treatment modalities.
The Nurse is responsible for the development, modification and implementation of health care policies and procedures within the treatment program while also monitoring overall resident health.
Position Overview:
• Supports staff in the daily operation of the treatment unit and provides pertinent medical information to assist in the treatment decision-making process
• Submits treatment and reporting documentation required for program licensure, tracks information for funding sources and completes medical correspondence
• Monitors client medication, medical equipment and supplies per program policy and maintains accurate inventory
• Researches and develops applicable health/medical policies, procedures and systems
• Participates in select treatment group activities as requested
• Develops and administers health care policies and procedures including written policies for distribution of prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Provides direct medical care to clients or makes appropriate referrals to health care providers as outlined by policy and procedure guidelines
• Consults with treatment staff and other professionals as necessary to ensure program quality and optimum client care
• Serves as the primary liaison to other medical providers on behalf of each client
• Completes medical history documentation on clients within 24 hours of admittance
• Collects Urine Analysis’ and maintains UA supplies
• Administers TB skin and other routine tests to staff
• Maintains accurate records of all medical information or documentation relevant to each client’s treatment goals
• Monitors the effectiveness of medications and assures appropriate treatment regimens are being followed by staff
• Conducts routine physical examinations on new clients
• Participates in the development and implementation of individual reintegration and aftercare treatment plans
• Assists on-duty staff with crisis situations after hours as indicated by the program on-call rotation
