Night Nurse (RN or LPN): Full-Time

Valley Hope•Stillwater, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hope of Cushing is hiring a full-time night nurse to provide compassionate medical care to patients receiving residential addiction treatment. Nurses typically support patients from admission through discharge during 30–45 days of treatment, helping patients heal and recover. Valley Hope’s nurse residency program provides tools to help nurses succeed. The organization’s work is mission-driven and guided by its core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. The nurse carries out prescribed treatments and medication interventions and implements nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role includes supporting detox admissions and caring for patients during detoxification, documenting treatment and observations, communicating with nursing and clinical colleagues, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment, and protecting patient information. The nurse may oversee non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director. The position is based in a residential treatment facility and involves direct patient contact and walking throughout the facility. The role may require evening, night, or weekend work, as well as overtime when necessary. Nurses must be able to work at a rapid pace for extended periods, typically no longer than 12 hours, and perform the physical activities described in the posting.

Requirements

For RN candidates, an associate’s degree in nursing.
A nursing license to practice in the state of employment.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Ability to work evenings, nights, or weekends as needed to provide patient care.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Ability to work at a rapid pace for extended periods, typically no longer than 12 hours.
Ability to perform the physical activities described in the posting, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting an adult weighing 100–250 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
One year of clinical nursing care work experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Work experience in a substance abuse treatment facility.
Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN).

Responsibilities

Execute prescribed treatments and medication interventions established for each patient.
Implement nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct detox admissions and provide care during detoxification, including patient pre-screening, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring patients.
Record treatment activities and patient observations accurately and promptly in patient records, and complete required paperwork.
Communicate with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff about patients’ treatment and status.
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment using infection-control techniques and universal precautions.
Follow policies and procedures for protecting patient information and HIPAA compliance.
Oversee non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.