Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery·Atchison, Kansas
Executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions for patients in a residential addiction recovery setting. Conducts detox admissions, monitors patient progress, and maintains accurate medical records while ensuring a safe environment.
****This position is located in Atchison, KS****
Full-Time (5:30pm - 6:00am)
Valley Hope of Atchison has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated and passionate team!
Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!
Valley Hope of Atchison, located just northwest of Kansas City, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1972.
Valley Hope nurses specialize in making patients feel loved from the moment they walk in the door by providing compassionate medical care, key to the short and long-term success of patients in recovery. Nurses typically work with patients from admission to discharge, providing supportive medical care over 30-45 days of treatment, offering a unique treatment approach, and rewarding work experience with hands on help for patients to heal and recover in real time.
The work is fulfilling, mission focused, yet more relaxed than the standard hospital setting.
Executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions as established for each patient.
Implements nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
Conducts detox admissions and provides patient care during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.
Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
Follows established policies and procedures for all medical emergencies (i.e., convulsions, suicides, Delirium Tremens, etc.).
Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Oversees non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.
• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
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Requires an Associate's degree in nursing, a valid RN license for the state of employment, and CPR certification. Candidates must have at least one year of clinical nursing experience, with preference given to those with behavioral health backgrounds.
Market context
Kansas nursing openings commonly favor candidates with prior bedside experience and current licensure, especially in settings that need nurses who can step in with limited onboarding. This role is competitive because it asks for an ADN with BSN completion within five years, one year of RN experience, a multi-state RN license, and BLS and ACLS certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your license status and certification dates before applying to save research time.
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