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Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WA0400X
As of today, the following are the total number of Addiction Substance Use Disorder Registered Nurses nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Addiction Substance Use Disorder Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Addiction Substance Use Disorder Registered Nurses across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Addiction Substance Use Disorder Registered Nurses do?
Addiction Substance Use Disorder Registered Nurses (RNs) provide direct medical and emotional care to patients with substance use disorders, which includes assessing patients, administering medications for withdrawal and recovery, monitoring their progress, and providing education to both patients and their families.
They also work with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans, screen for co-occurring conditions, connect patients with resources, and offer emotional support.
Medical care and support
Patient assessments: Conduct initial screenings and ongoing assessments to evaluate a patient’s condition and monitor their progress.
Medication administration: Administer medications as ordered by a physician to manage withdrawal symptoms, ease pain, and support recovery.
Withdrawal management: Monitor patients for signs of withdrawal and provide interventions and support during detoxification.
Screening for related conditions: Screen for co-occurring conditions like depression and PTSD, as well as for infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis, especially in patients who use IV drugs.
Patient and family education
Educate on substance use: Teach patients and their families about the disease of addiction, its risks, and the recovery process.
Provide recovery resources: Connect patients with support groups, community programs, and other treatment options.
Lead and facilitate support groups to foster peer support and accountability among patients.
Treatment and coordination
Document care: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient progress, treatment, and care plans.
Assist in treatment planning: Work with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and mental health specialists, to develop and implement patient care plans.
Emotional and mental health support: Provide emotional support and conduct mental health screenings for patients and their families during treatment.