Charge Nurse

Landmark Recovery • Colorado Springs, CO

396d • $83,200 - $99,840

About The Position

The Charge Nurse at Landmark Recovery plays a crucial role in providing compassionate care to individuals struggling with addiction. This position involves overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, while ensuring compliance with program protocols. The Charge Nurse will monitor patients' conditions, assess changes in acuity, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care. The role requires a commitment to the mission of transforming patients' lives and supporting their recovery journey.

Requirements

• Active state Registered Nursing license
• AA or higher in Nursing required; BA/BS or higher preferred
• 2+ years of prior experience in psychiatric nursing preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a managerial role preferred
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Certification in First Aid required
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues strongly preferred
• Commitment to drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use is essential
• Authorization to work in the US is required

Nice To Haves

• Chemical Dependency Treatment experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients to ensure safety and compliance with program protocols.
• Assess patients continually to evaluate changes in acuity and physical state, relaying critical information to Physicians or Nurse Practitioners as needed.
• Conduct initial assessments to determine patient appropriateness for admission.
• Oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborate with nurses to maintain a high level of care by monitoring, assessing, and record keeping.
• Serve as floor nurse by passing medications and performing assessments on patients.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and provide in-services as needed.
• Perform audits and ensure daily nurses' checklists are completed in a timely manner.
• Lead the change of shift meeting and ensure all nurses are oriented to patients on the milieu prior to starting their shift.
• Assist in completion of nursing at risk checklist and provide coaching as discussed with the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Identify high-risk patients and discuss treatment plans with the provider.
• Ensure correct and complete documentation for patients needing higher levels of care (HLOC).
• Coordinate return to the facility for patients sent to HLOC by contacting the hospital nurse once per shift.
• Lead all codes and administer medication safely and efficiently.
• Conduct random narcotic counts to ensure accurate use and storage of narcotics.
• Destroy narcotics and non-narcotic medications daily as per organizational directives.
• Complete medication census within the shift to ensure timely administration of medications.
• Encourage team dynamics to maintain continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
• Follow up on unavailable medications and ensure timely delivery from pharmacy.
• Assist in conducting weekly urine drug screens and communicate laboratory results to the physician or Nurse Practitioner.
• Complete administrative duties as assigned by the DON.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree