Our Company is dedicated to delivering our clients the most comprehensive, beneficial substance abuse services available.
Posted Sep 18
Shift and hours
Days · 7a-7p · Night shift FT Days 7a-7p Shift availability: * Night Shift (Required)
Unit and setting
Mental Health Unit · Behavioral Health Our goal is to provide our clients with the best opportunity for long term sobriety in our *MENTAL HEALTH UNIT.*
License
RN or LPN license · Valid LPN/RN License in State of Arkansas.LPN or RN License
Term
Permanent FT Days 7a-7pFull-time
Do you qualify?
License
LPN or RN License· Valid LPN/RN License in State of Arkansas.Check your license
CPR and trainings required by DCF and JCAHOAcquire and maintain all CEU, CPR, trainings, etc. as required by DCF and JCAHO.
Experience
1 year of experience in related field· A minimum of 1 year of experience in related field.
Experience
Mental health experience_Salary is based on credential and and level of experience. __*Candidate must have MH experience.*_
Also asks
Knowledge of chemical dependency and substance dependency population· Knowledge of chemical dependency and substance dependency population.
Also asks
Basic knowledge of detoxification assessment and treatment procedures· Basic knowledge of detoxification assessment and treatment procedures.
Also asks
Ability to understand and oversee medication management· Ability to understand and oversee medication management.
Also asks
Ability to react appropriately to interventions common to chemically dependency patients· Ability to react appropriately to interventions common to chemically dependency patients.
In range for Arkansas staff rolesArkansas staff postings that state pay run $24/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $30/hr to $45/hr, across 259 postings.
Pay reviews
Salary is based on credential and level of experience
Benefits
BenefitsDental insurance* Dental insurance
BenefitsHealth insurance* Health insurance
BenefitsLife insurance* Life insurance
BenefitsPaid time off* Paid time off
BenefitsVision insurance* Vision insurance
Continuing education credits
The role and schedule
Day to day
Administer fundamentals of the nursing processesDemonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing processes.
Day to day
Provide direct and individualized nursing care under RN supervisionProvides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned group of patients based on proven principles, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Day to day
Respond to detoxification needs, address withdrawal symptoms, communicate with physicians, block AMAs, and facilitate therapeutic groups
Day to day
Prepare, administer, and record medicationsPrepares, administers and records medications in accordance with the policies regarding the administration of medications by a license practical nurse.
Day to day
Share responsibility for planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment plansShares responsibility for planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate treatment plans.
Day to day
Record information concisely, accurately, and completelyRecords all information concisely, accurately and completely.
Day to day
Communicate with treatment team regarding patient's physical and mental conditions
Day to day
Respond professionally and appropriately in crisis situationsResponds professionally and appropriately in crisis situations.
Day to day
Prioritize assignments, perform routine duties independently, and seek direction or technical follow-up when indicated
Day to day
Communicate unit rules and policies to patients and familiesCommunicates units’ rules and policies clearly to patients and their family members and seeks feedback to assure a clear understanding.
Day to day
Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to changes in work environmentDemonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
Day to day
Acquire and maintain CEUs, CPR, and trainings required by DCF and JCAHO
Our Company is dedicated to delivering our clients the most comprehensive, beneficial substance abuse services available. Our goal is to provide our clients with the best opportunity for long term sobriety in our MENTAL HEALTH UNIT.
Shifts
FT Days 7a-7p
LPN: $28.00 - $30.00 RN: $37.00 - $40.00
_Salary is based on credential and and level of experience. __Candidate must have MH experience._
*Responsibilities/
Qualifications
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Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing processes.
Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned group of patients based on proven principles, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Responds to the needs of the patients in detoxification, addresses symptoms of withdrawal and implements proper protocols, communicates with physicians regarding patient’s status and needs, therapeutically blocks AMA’s and facilitates therapeutic groups.
Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with the policies regarding the administration of medications by a license practical nurse.
Shares responsibility for planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate treatment plans.
Records all information concisely, accurately and completely.
Communicates frequently with treatment team regarding patient’s physical and mental conditions. Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
Responds professionally and appropriately in crisis situations.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to priorities in assignments: performs routine assignments independently: seeks direction when indicated for unusual or non-routine duties; and advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring additional nursing expertise or technical follow-up.
Communicates units’ rules and policies clearly to patients and their family members and seeks feedback to assure a clear understanding.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
Any other duties as instructed by management.
Acquire and maintain all CEU, CPR, trainings, etc. as required by DCF and JCAHO.
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Requirements
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A minimum of 1 year of experience in related field.
Valid LPN/RN License in State of Arkansas.
Knowledge of chemical dependency and substance dependency population.
Basic knowledge of detoxification assessment and treatment procedures.
Ability to understand and oversee medication management.
Ability to react appropriately to interventions common to chemically dependency patients.
