| Location | San Francisco, CA |
Job Summary
The On-call WM RN utilizesthe Nursing Process and Harm Reduction and Trauma Responsive Care modalities in all actions taken to advocate for and support the client in their planning and goals. They specifically focus on co-managing (with clients) any self-administered inductions and/or titration of MAT (prescription medications) and the WM LVN monitorsconcurrent vital signs and symptoms with CIWA/COWS scoring. They triage acuity, report changes in condition to the Nurse Manager, Nurse Director, and/or Medical Director, and/or activate emergency interventions, as needed. The WM RN acts as a shift lead and resource for unlicensed Health & Wellness staff and ensures adherence to evidence-based treatment plans. Where clients need extended WM support they work with the WM Medical Case Manager to initiateauthorization. They screen those clients who plan to enter residential treatment for Tb and perform skin testing as needed, and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Monitors patient medication useand helps to mitigate risk to patient by flagging high dose medications and potential medication interactions to the appropriate prescribingproviders
Monitors client response to treatment and initiates nursing or medical interventions, as needed
Supports Medication Assisted Treatment adherence through counseling and education
Collaborates with SUD counselors and/or internal and external case managers to dissolve treatment obstacles
Utilizes the electronic health record as the primary source for all client care appropriately and documents relevant nursing interventions on time
Works collaboratively with all staff across the HealthRIGHT360 care continuum
Functions as a nurse within the scope of California RN licensure, and credentialing and privileging of the organization
Position Requirements
Active California RN license
BLS & First Aid Certification, or must obtain within 30 daysof hire
Able to work with a diverse population with Cultural Humility
Able to prioritize a Harm Reduction approach
Interest and/or experience in working with unhoused populations, Substance Use Disorderand Behavioral Health treatment settings, those with criminal backgrounds, and/or people with other potential barriers to economic self sufficiency
Individuals with lived experience, and/or fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, & Tagalog are encouraged to apply.