Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centered nursing care within a detoxification and rehabilitation environment. The role involves assessing patient needs, monitoring withdrawal symptoms, administering medications, and supporting individuals throughout the detox and recovery process. The nurse plays a key role in maintaining a structured, therapeutic, and supportive environment that promotes patient safety, dignity, and wellbeing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Patient Assessment & Clinical Monitoring

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon patient admission.

• Monitor patients for withdrawal symptoms and clinical changes.

• Record and track vital signs and patient observations regularly.

• Escalate clinical concerns promptly to physicians or senior nurses.

• Update and maintain individualized patient care plans.

  
  

2. Medication Management & Administration

• Safely administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

• Monitor patients for medication reactions or side effects.

• Maintain accurate medication administration records.

• Ensure adherence to medication safety and controlled drug protocols.

• Participate in medication reconciliation during admission and discharge.

3. Detox & Withdrawal Management

• Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms using approved clinical tools.

• Support medical detoxification protocols as directed by physicians.

• Provide clinical care to manage withdrawal-related complications.

• Ensure patient safety during acute withdrawal phases.

• Support patient stabilization prior to transition into rehabilitation programs.

4. Patient Safety & Infection Control

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

• Report incidents, risks, or adverse events in accordance with policy.

• Participate in safety audits and quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of medical supplies and equipment.

5. Documentation & Clinical Coordination

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Communicate patient status effectively during shift handovers.

• Coordinate care with physicians, psychologists, and therapists.

• Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of patient information.

  
  

6. Therapeutic Support & Team Collaboration

• Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients.

• Encourage patient participation in treatment and recovery programs.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, and training sessions.

• Contribute to maintaining a respectful and recovery-focused environment.