Floor Nurse

Hickory Recovery•Lawrence, IN

5h•$29 - $33

About The Position

The Floor Nurse (LPN/RN) provides healthcare to female and/or male clients experiencing addictions and behavioral health issues. Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the nurse performs comprehensive physical health assessments for all intakes and develops plans of care that include physician orders, medications, education, and treatments. The role includes ongoing evaluation of clients’ medical needs, medication administration and safety, clinical documentation, infection control, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Valid LPN or RN qualification completed at an accredited nursing school.
Prior experience as an LPN or RN; hospital and behavioral health experience preferred.
Certified BLS provider status obtained within one month prior to hire.
Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude.
Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
Knowledge of best practices in behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies.
Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital and behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing and intake assessments on admission.
Evaluate clients on an ongoing basis to ensure their medical needs are met.
Perform CIWA and COWS assessments appropriately.
Assess pain and apply knowledge of pain management.
Perform point-of-care urinalysis and pregnancy screens.
Monitor glucose, administer two-step Tuberculin PPD tests, and perform COVID-19 testing.
Understand and safely administer high-risk medications; use two identifiers and document medication administration.
Receive medications from the pharmacy and store them appropriately.
Conduct narcotics counts and maintain the emergency drug kit.
Report medication errors and near misses to the Director of Nursing.
Use read-back when taking verbal orders and document client education.
Assess, respond to, and document suicide risks.
Follow admission and discharge procedures.
Maintain appropriate hand hygiene and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Follow workplace injury procedures and report safety hazards to the supervisor and/or Executive Director.
Maintain a current LPN/RN license and participate in improvement activities.