Nurse Residential Treatment Facility

Nurse for Residential Treatment Facility

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Position:
Per Diem Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse at Granite Recovery Centers, a residential facility caring for patients with substance abuse.

Description

Granite Recovery Center is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to care for our patients in our residential facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete the admission procedures, including paperwork, orientation, and monitoring urinalysis collection.
• Thoroughly search individuals’ belongings upon admission and properly dispose of any forbidden items.
• Administer and read the tuberculosis skin test.
• Document in the individual’s chart the results of the nursing assessment, treatment plan, physician’s orders, progress notes and other individual-related data.
• Provide direct care to the individuals we serve.
• Monitors for signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.
• Provide medically monitored evaluation and withdrawal management to individuals served in the Detoxification Unit under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Monitor for changes in condition.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe work environment in compliance with healthcare procedures.
• Maintain all necessary documentation.
• Update and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records.
• Manage and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director.
• Provide direction to technicians on assigned shift.
• Develop a treatment plan with the individual to address medical issues.
• Provide emotional support through listening, counseling and answering questions.
• Consult with in-house staff and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for clients.
• Provide referrals for identified needs of the individual that cannot be met by the Agency.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and interact with them appropriately.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted RN license in the state of New Hampshire.
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Must pass State of New Hampshire criminal background and driving record checks.
• Preferably 1 year of detox, emergency, or med‑surge nursing experience.
• Prefer knowledge of medical detoxification for substance abuse.
• Knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal, including pharmacological factors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong leadership, team building and communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform job demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to respond physically to individuals’ needs during a crisis situation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of American Society of Addiction Medicine placement criteria and DSM‑5 as it relates to substance‑related disorders, or ability to acquire such knowledge.
• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for nurses.
• Knowledge of federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part
  2) and HIPAA.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, individuals served, outside professionals and the public.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Here Is What You Can Expect From Us

Granite Recovery Center, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long‑term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Granite Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.