Works with the Health and Wellness team as part of the Addiction Medicine Team and in collaboration with the behavioral health treatment team in the provision of medication education, support, and adherence, the monitoring and treatment of participants utilizing Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) services for those with Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) and other Substance Use Disorders, and coordinates care for the participant with the residential behavioral health team, the addiction medicine team, primary care, and other internal and external healthcare resources for the participant.
● Manages medication storage, administration, and adherence for participants.
● Monitors patient medication use and helps to mitigate risk to patient by flagging high dose medications and potential medication interactions to the Director of Addiction Medicine and/or designee.
● Also support Medication Assisted Treatment through counseling, education, and administration of injectable medications under the supervision of the addiction provider and standing orders.
● Provides appropriate participant care education and counseling.
● Manages prescription refills under the guidance of the addiction provider and standing orders.
● Provides complex care and care coordination for all participants accessing healthcare services internal and external to HealthRIGHT 360.
● Works closely with staff collecting and reporting contractual data as necessary.
● Functions as a nurse within the scope of California BRN licensure and credentialing and privileging of the agency.
Performed admissions, readmissions, discharges, recertification using the OASIS documentation. Coordinated with other skilled clinicians involved in the case (i.e. PT, OT, MSW, ST, HHA) in order to provide what services are appropriate for the patient at home. Provided nursing care in patient’s home ranging from utilizing assessment skills to determine necessary nursing care, obtaining medical history and current medication regime to development and implementation of care plans. Provided needed nursing care, including administering IV antibiotic therapy and medications, IV hydration, performing PICC line site care and wound care (including wound vacs), lab draws via venipuncture or from PICC line, foley catheter insertion and supra-pubic catheter insertion. Also provided necessary education and training for patients including management of pain and chronic diagnoses including heart disease, diabetes and COPD.
Virginia Registered Nurse License Number: 0001228801, Expires: 6/30/2026