The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing services and clinical tasks for inpatient and outpatient clients in a behavioral healthcare setting. Key duties include performing nursing assessments, managing medications, and coordinating care for individuals with substance use disorders.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an active RN license, with a Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred. Experience in residential behavioral health or substance use treatment and a successful background check are required.
Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse will perform skilled nursing services and clinical tasks that promote overall health and well-being for both inpatient and outpatient clients. These services are performed in accordance with the physician’s orders and may include nursing assessments, COWS, CIWA, and other substance use related assessments. OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
Document & Record nursing assessments and medical history accurately and timely
Monitor health status of clients during services provided
Assess and develop treatment plans in collaboration with other health care providers
Coordinate care with MAT provider and provide assessments as needed
Evaluate and document client interactions in the agency’s EHR system to include at least 6 hours per day Included but not limited to Adult Health History, Updated Medication List, Assist with appointments for Primary Care Provider, GYN provider, Intake Assessments etc.)
Care for 24 adult residential inpatient clients (and children) and provide metabolic screenings for outpatient clients.
Provide education on MAT to clients and co-workers
Focus on education, disease prevention, medical screening and medication management
Maintain confidentiality as dictated by HIPAA and 42CFR part 2
Monitor vital signs and document as required
Adhere to medication policies and work collaboratively with staff to ensure all medication protocols are followed and charted accurately and appropriately
Complete daily progress notes for each client within program guidelines
Screen and monitor detoxification of client
Monitor medication side effects
Review of MARs (eMARSs)
Maintain licensure (RN,)
Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
RN with active license required; Bachelors or Associates degree preferred
Experience and/or interest in substance use prevention and treatment preferred
Understanding of ASAM levels of Care
Requires successful completion of background checks including criminal record, abuse/neglect and drug screening
Experience working in a residential setting, preferably in substance use or behavioral health SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Comfortable exercising independent medical judgement while working with a tight knit group of compassionate, gifted and committed providers
Oral and written communication skills
Perform nursing assessments
Administer screening tools, such as COWS, CIWA
Substance Use Disorders & Treatment Protocols pref.
Demonstrates an understanding of stigma and its relationship to addiction and recovery
Demonstrates and understanding of trauma and its impact
Demonstrates an understanding of behavior management techniques
Demonstrates an understanding of how to prevent unsafe behaviors.
Demonstrates an understanding of how to address a crisis in a supportive and respectful manner
Demonstrates an understanding of what activities they can perform in group
Demonstrates an ability to effectively manage groups
Demonstrates an ability to conduct and properly read a UDS
Demonstrates knowledge on how properly complete a MAR
Demonstrates knowledge on how to properly complete client vitals including Blood Pressure, Temperature, O2 Stats
Demonstrates the ability to properly pass medication
Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of Naloxone
Develops cultural competence with the ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures.
Demonstrates understanding of mandated reporting requirements for abuse and neglect of children and abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of senior citizens or disabled individuals.
Demonstrates an understanding of the population served
Demonstrates an understanding of trauma-informed care
Demonstrates an understanding of suicide prevention
Demonstrates an understanding of ethical behavior
Demonstrates an understanding of HIPAA
Demonstrates an understanding of addiction
Demonstrates an understanding of substance use disorders
Demonstrates a basic understanding of medications used to treat substance use disorders
Demonstrates the ability to properly document care within the client EHR.
Demonstrates an understanding of notices Withdrawal symptoms and is able to administer standardized assessments.
Demonstrate an understanding of the infectious disease process. RESOURCES FOR WHICH ACCOUNTABLE
Medical Supplies Inventory & ordering
Medication Disposal Units Queen of Peace Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
