Admissions Nurse (RN) - Part-Time

Northpoint Recovery Holdings•Loveland, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Nurse (RN) provides and oversees medical services for a patient caseload and coordinates medical treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team, including development and implementation of each patient’s master treatment plan and discharge plan. The nurse communicates with support staff, treatment teams, providers, and outside agencies about patient treatment and safety issues, and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider in accordance with established patient care protocols, standards, and procedures. Duties and related documentation must be completed professionally and in a timely manner. This position is with Northpoint Colorado, an adult inpatient facility in Loveland, Colorado. The schedule is either two or three 8-hour shifts per week, Monday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $33–$46 per hour.

Requirements

Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state where services are rendered.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED from a nationally accredited organization.
Knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems.
Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
Ability to work with a diverse population, with interpersonal skills and knowledge required to treat patients in the assigned specialty.
Demonstrated ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
Ability to understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Nice To Haves

Experience with KIPU electronic medical records.
Excellent organizational abilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Patient-service orientation for internal and external stakeholders.
Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Interact routinely with patients, observe their behavior, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team.
Administer medications and provide medication-related education to patients.
Use de-escalation skills when dealing with volatile patients to maintain safety.
Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge planning to patients, families, and others involved in treatment.
Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team on treatment plans and discharge planning.
Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and report repair or maintenance needs.
Admit and discharge patients.
Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and the scope of licensure.
Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment-planning items in a timely manner.
Participate in the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
Follow company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.