Admissions Nurse (RN) - Part-Time

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC•Loveland, CO

4d•$33 - $46

About The Position

The Admissions Nurse (RN) provides and oversees medical services for a caseload of adult inpatient patients at Northpoint Colorado in Loveland, Colorado. The RN coordinates medical treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team, including development and implementation of each patient’s master treatment plan and discharge plan. The RN communicates with support staff, treatment teams, providers, outside agencies, patients, and family members regarding treatment and safety issues. Work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and in accordance with established patient care protocols, standards, procedures, applicable laws, and the RN’s scope of licensure. The position requires timely, professional documentation of care and related activities. The position is part-time, with either two or three 8-hour shifts scheduled Monday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Compensation is $33–$46 per hour. Northpoint provides behavioral healthcare, including evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Its stated mission is to save lives and restore relationships by helping people get their lives back, while treating each individual with empathy and respect.

Requirements

Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state where services are rendered.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification 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 and the interpersonal skills and knowledge needed to treat patients in the assigned specialty.
Demonstrated ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
Understanding of and adherence to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.
Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
Must comply with HIPAA procedures and guidelines when having potential access to protected health information.

Nice To Haves

KIPU electronic medical-record system experience.
Excellent organizational abilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Patient-service orientation for internal and external customers.
Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all organizational levels.
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.
Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in care.

Responsibilities

Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as needed.
Administer medications and provide medication education to patients.
Use de-escalation skills with volatile patients to maintain safety for patients and others.
Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge plans 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 to appropriate staff.
Admit and discharge patients.
Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
Monitor patients continually 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 as a member of 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.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, scope of licensure, company policies and procedures, confidentiality requirements, and standards of care.
Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.