Admissions Nurse Days/Evenings

American Addiction Centers•North Kingstown, RI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AdCare Rhode Island is a 59-bed inpatient alcohol and drug treatment center providing recovery services to people experiencing substance dependence. The Admissions Nurse is a member of the treatment team and provides professional nursing care to patients under minimum supervision and consultation. The role requires understanding the facility’s treatment program and philosophy, admission process and criteria, support and administrative services, and medical aspects of substance abuse and dual-diagnosis patient care. The position also directs and guides unit activities and the assignments of ancillary personnel on the unit and shift. The nurse completes admissions and intake screenings, reviews referrals, coordinates placement, triages clients, and collaborates with providers and nurses on care plans. The role also involves patient education and support, documentation, maintaining safe and confidential care, coordinating with other departments, supporting staff performance and training, and participating in performance improvement activities. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand directions in English.
Accuracy in taking manual vital signs.
Strong interpersonal skills to gather information, build relationships, intervene in difficult situations, and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of addiction and chemical dependency.
Ability to use defibrillation equipment.
Excellent nursing skills.
Current RN license.
CPR certification.
Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in detox, addiction, and mental health environments.
Background in utilization review.

Responsibilities

Complete the nursing admissions process, explain services and related costs, and conduct telephone or in-person intake screenings.
Deliver high-quality customer service and care to internal and external clients.
Review admission referrals and coordinate with navigators to ensure proper placement.
Triage incoming clients for the intended level of care.
Contact appropriate team members about non-life-threatening medical or medication concerns and obtain guidance; contact emergency services for life-threatening emergencies.
Identify client care requirements through rapport-building and collaboration with people who understand those requirements.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to clients and families.
Promote client independence by establishing care goals, teaching clients about their conditions, medications, and self-care, and answering questions.
Maintain quality of care in accordance with therapeutic standards, care goals, state nursing standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and request support personnel as needed.
Follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance procedures.
Document patient care in client and department records and communicate care actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Protect client confidentiality and maintain client confidence.
Monitor nursing-supply inventory and order supplies as needed.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops and professional publications.
Communicate with the healthcare team, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in team problem-solving.
Follow incident-reporting procedures and report potential safety issues promptly.
Delegate, organize, and coordinate assigned services and responsibilities appropriately.
Serve as a role model for nursing staff and communicate relevant staff-performance matters to the Director of Nursing.
Prioritize communication issues across departments and provide collaborative intervention as needed.
Exercise good judgment when strict adherence to policy could pose a risk to a patient, visitor, staff member, or the facility.
Participate in performance-improvement data collection, analysis, reporting, and staff education.
Help provide essential training to new staff.
Coordinate with providers and nurses regarding plans of care and individual treatment needs.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.