Night Nurse (RN or LPN): Full-Time
About The Position
Valley Hope of Cushing is hiring a full-time nurse to provide compassionate medical care to patients in residential addiction treatment. Nurses typically support patients from admission through discharge during 30–45 days of treatment. The organization offers a nurse residency program to help nurses succeed in their roles. The nurse carries out prescribed treatments and medication interventions, implements nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope policies and medical philosophies, and supports patients through detoxification. The position involves direct patient contact in a residential treatment facility and collaboration with nursing and clinical staff. The nurse may oversee non-licensed nursing staff as directed by the facility Nursing Director. The role is based in Cushing, Oklahoma, and is designated as a night position. Work may include evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime according to facility needs. The work requires walking throughout the facility, working at a rapid pace for periods typically no longer than 12 hours, and performing the listed physical activities and lifting tasks.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing for RN candidates.
- Licensed as a nurse to practice in the state of employment.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Able to work evenings, nights, or weekends as facility needs require.
- Able to work overtime as necessary.
- Able to work at a rapid pace for extended periods, typically no longer than 12 hours.
- Able to walk throughout the facility and perform the listed physical movements and tasks.
- Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and assist 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 support patients during detoxification, including pre-screening, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring patients.
- Accurately and promptly record treatment activities and patient observations 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.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, with Valley Hope paying up to 85% of premiums.
- Dental and vision plans at competitive rates.
- Up to 27 days of paid time off, based on position and tenure.
- Eight paid holidays, including a personal day.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance.
- Student loan repayment support.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Health savings account and flexible spending account options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
