Part Time- Registered Nurse-Living Hope Treatment Center

Registered Nurse

Job title: Part Time-Registered Nurse

Department/Program: Living Hope Treatment Center

Supervisor: Nurse Manager

Pay grade

82 $32.00 - $38.30 (commensurate with education and experience)

Flsa status: Non exempt

Job summary

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse will conduct general assessments as well as an evaluation for sick/injured clients. The Registered Nurse medically and psychiatrically manages the clients in their care working with all disciplines to promote positive medical outcomes. The RN will demonstrate and be accountable to the Agencies Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan.

Essential functions

• Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and/or records.
• Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing and medical director, the detox registered nurse is responsible for the monitoring, treatment and safety of individuals aged 16+ receiving medically supervised treatment for substance use withdrawal in an integrated behavioral health detox setting that serves substance use disorder and comorbid psychiatric conditions.
• Assists with a patient intake as needed under the guidance of the Intake Coordinator.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the 7 rights of medication administration and in accordance with written protocols including routine and PRN medications.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess the condition of patient, and/or monitors unlicensed staff in obtaining vital signs as directed.
• Accurately transcribes physician orders in accordance to written policy
• Communicates with pharmacy staff to obtain medications, conducting prior authorizations as needed to ensure continued care
• Assists case managers in providing a comprehensive transition of care upon discharge.
• Assesses acute symptoms of withdrawal, psychiatric status, and/or medical needs. Accurately documents assessments, and effectively communicates nursing assessments to the interdisciplinary treatment team including medical and psychiatric providers.