Registered Nurse

Position Overview:

Registered Nurses render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs. Performs total patient care assigned. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Administers prescribed medications. Maintains patients' medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient. This is a full-time 7am to 7pm shift, 3 days per week.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.

• Plans and provides nursing care for patients

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• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options.

• Consults with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.

• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.

• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.

• Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment.

• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients

• Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain.

• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Runs groups as needed for patients

• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.

• Provides courteous, high-quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner.

Charge RN responsibilities:

• Make the assignment sheets for the shift and communicate it to staff (including staff assignment and break(s)

• Has full responsibility for the overall community management ensuring a safe and efficient shift flow

• During his/her shift holds staff accountable to their assignments and provides feedback and mentoring as needed

• Accepts call out notifications from staff and follows all necessary actions/steps to find coverage and ensure unit is adequately staffed for the shift

• Acts as the centralized person to report on a patient's progress and/or special circumstances and concerns to the doctor or the AOC as needed

• Serves as the main contact/ supervisor for employees /emergencies in the facility (RN charge)

• Meets with management to discuss personnel and administrative issues and address and solve problems among staff.

• Informs staff of changes in protocols and procedures

• Has the ability to prioritize and adapt during emergencies

Education and Experience:

• Up to date and active State Nursing license is required

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Nursing is preferred

• Previous experience in behavioral healthcare is strongly preferred

• Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology.

• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.

• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems.

Competencies:

• Integrity:
Upholds personal and professional ethics and values, taking into account the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals.

• Job Knowledge:
Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.

• Communication:
Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports,delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.

• Problem Solving:
Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analysis,…