Floor Nurse

Hickory Recovery • Albion, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for the healthcare of female and/or male clients suffering from addictions and behavioral health issues. Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the LPN will perform comprehensive physical health assessments on all intakes and formulate a plan of care that includes physician orders, medications, education, and treatments.

Requirements

• Valid LPN or RN completed from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Prior experience as an LPN or RN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Certified BLS provider obtained within 1 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 communications skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
• Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.

Responsibilities

• Performs Nursing Assessment on admission
• Performs intake assessments
• Evaluates clients on an ongoing basis to ensure medical needs are met
• Performs CIWA and COWS appropriately
• Performs pain assessment and is knowledgeable about pain management
• Performs point-of-care urinalysis and pregnancy screens
• Performs glucose monitoring
• Administers two-step Tuberculin PPD test
• Performs COVID-19 testing
• Understands administration of high-risk medications
• Uses two identifiers when administering medications
• Documents medication administration
• Receives medications from pharmacy and stores appropriately
• Conducts narcotics count and maintain emergency drug kit
• Reports medication errors or “near misses’ to Director of Nursing
• Utilizes “Read Back” when taking verbal orders
• Documents client education
• Assessing, responding, and documenting suicide risks
• Follows admission and discharge procedures
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
• Follows workplace injury procedures
• Reports safety hazards to supervisor and/or Executive Director
• Maintains a current nursing license (LPN/RN)
• Participates in improvement activities

Benefits

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree