Current Employment Positions

• Processes patients from assessment to discharge in both medication assisted treatment and drug free treatment programming.
• Processes medical alerts using SAMMS software; documents all services performed in their appropriate service categories.
• Dispenses all medication under procedures set forth by FGC, OAC, CSAT and the DEA.
• Monitors the appropriateness of methadone and medication dosages.
• Monitors the physical & mental health well-being of patients and documents findings.
• Confers with the program physician on specific findings.
• Confers with counselor on cases as needed and completes caseload assignments.
• Completes initial nursing assessment documentation.
• Follows up on TB screening process.
• Follows up on medical referrals.
• Updates patient prescription records.
• Understands methadone accounting reports of dispensing and understands safekeeping procedures for methadone/other medications.
• Completes nursing notes and accurately processes physician orders.
• Participates in Utilization Review and Performance Improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience: Two years experience in hospital or in-patient setting, preferable. Individual must possess good communication skills with basic nursing knowledge. Knowledge of substance abuse pathology preferred. Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: R.N. or L.P.N. licensed in the State of Ohio and certified in CPR.

Preferred Work Schedule:  2 weekdays per week with 2 Saturdays per month.

  Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment, Equal Opportunity Employer