Seeking Registered Nurses for Midwest Detox, a new specialty detoxification facility opening in Fall 2020.

Windrose Recovery introduces the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary, holistic detoxification and assessment program in the Midwest. Our highly skilled medical team will tailor an individualized medication stabilization plan for patients while optimizing your comfort and safely transitioning you into a state of wellness. From the moment a client walks through our front doors, our clinical team will be actively working to develop a comprehensive assessment of what is needed to maintain health and overall wellbeing.

Midwest Detox is a new program developed by Windrose Recovery, the leadership team of The Manor (discoverthemanor.com). Midwest Detox, located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, will focus on providing a specialized environment for safe, dignified and private treatment for the stabilization of substance dependent persons. The mission of the program is to overcome barriers to sobriety and utilize detoxification as an opportunity to guide individuals past their barriers in a path to sustainable recovery.

One of the greatest barriers to effective treatment is the stigma and shame that addiction carries. Midwest Detox breaks through that stigma by providing a safe landing for those struggling with substance use—giving clients an upscale stabilization experience with respect and dignity. Rather than treating the dependence as a standalone issue, we effectively address the source of the problem by thoroughly assessing each client’s needs medically and clinically. Our addiction experts, together with our clients, co-create the process of recovery, understanding the bigger patterns in their lives that are keeping them stuck—and helping them break free from a cycle of addiction that has been running out of control. We then help them determine the next steps for treatment.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse position at the 16-bed private, residential detox program is responsible for providing nursing care for withdrawal management of alcohol, benzodiazepine and opioid dependence. The nursing staff will oversee and perform vital sign monitoring and withdrawal scoring, including CIWA and COWS score. The nursing staff will follow withdrawal management protocols given by physicians. As needed, will assist in the triage, screening, and assessment of patient for severity of withdrawal syndrome as well as other medical and psychiatric conditions and assist with physician direction for transfer of level of care.

The primary motivation for our nurses is to provide personal and dignified care to patients while maintaining safety and compliance with applicable standards and regulations and will interact with clients in a compassionate and professional manner. Candidates should demonstrate confidence in their ability to work independently and maintain ongoing assessment of assigned patients and take appropriate action when condition changes. Candidates should also be comfortable anticipating and recognizing changes in patient condition and responding appropriately with standing orders and scope of practice. The RN will collaborate with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care. This includes supervising nursing assistants and consulting with physicians as needed. Additionally, the nursing staff will work collaboratively with program psychotherapists to ensure the program provides treatment which considers biological, psychological, and social assessment.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time and pool positions available

Job Requirements

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of WI
• Previous experience in emergency medicine or behavioral health preferred

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards
• Ensure that all safety and infection control practices are followed
• Administers and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations.
• Updates Medication Administration Records in a timely and accurate manner for all clients as orders change.
• Responds to emergency and crisis situations to provide assessment, stabilization and transfer support
• Communicates with patients and families regarding treatment and care
• Assures confidentiality is always maintained
• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.