Registered Nurse

*primary function:*

The Nurse will be responsible for the healthcare of female and/or male clients suffering from addictions and behavioral health issues.

*scope:*

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the LVN/RN will perform comprehensive physical health assessments on all intakes and formulate a plan of care that includes physician orders, medications, education, and treatments.

*minimum

Qualifications

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• Valid LVN or RN completed from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Prior experience as an LVN or RN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Certified BLS provider obtained within 1 month prior to hire.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
• Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.
• Experience with detox and high acuity a plus.

*primary

Responsibilities

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• Utilizes "Read Back" when taking verbal orders
• Conducts narcotics count and maintains emergency drug kit
• Assessing, responding and documenting Suicide Risks
• Documents client education
• Evaluates clients on an on-going basis to ensure medical needs are met
• Follows admission and discharge procedures
• Performs CIWA and COWS appropriately
• Understands administration of high-risk medications
• Performs Nursing Assessment on admission
• Performs point of care urinalysis and pregnancy screens
• Administers two-step Tuberculin PPD test
• Performs glucose monitoring
• Receives medications from pharmacy and stores appropriately
• Documents medication administration
• Uses two identifiers when administering medications
• Follows workplace injury procedures
• Performs intake assessments
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Maintains a current nursing license
• Reports safety hazards to supervisor and or Executive Director
• Reports medication errors or "near misses" to Director of Nursing
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
• Performs pain assessment and knowledgeable about pain management

_As this is not an all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned as required by Patient and Facility needs._

Job Type: Part-time Work Location: In person