Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC)

Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC•Wickenburg, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves. Nurse (Overnights) Monte Nido Rosewood Wickenburg, Arizona At Monte Nido Rosewood, we understand the intricate medical, emotional, and psychological complications experienced by someone with an eating disorder. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, we treat patients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders, as well as co-occurring addictions and disorders. Our well-established model of care, experienced multidisciplinary staff, and intimate, warm setting make Rosewood uniquely qualified to effectively treat an eating disorder. Monte Nido Rosewood is one of the nation’s leading eating disorder treatment programs for men, women, and adolescents, offering comprehensive treatment for all stages of recovery, from 24-hour inpatient monitoring to a variety of residential, transitional, and outpatient programs. The primary responsibility of the Nurse is evaluation, monitoring, planning, administration, and direct delivery of patient-care services. Maintains a current nursing license in the State of practice. This position is responsible for nursing assessment plans and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the attending providers. The Nurse is also a member of the Treatment Team and provides input into the development of the Master Treatment Plan. The Nurse functions under the guidance of their State Licensure within the facility in accordance with State and Federal regulations. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Monte Nido Rosewood team.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
Valid Nursing licensure required.
CPR/First Aid certification required.
Good communication skills, guest relations skills
Service-oriented, takes initiative
Good attendance and punctuality; dependability
Strong safety awareness
Organized use of time
Cooperation, working as a team member, and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience, preferred.
Virtual Programs - Multistate Nursing license, preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiates the admission process by obtaining provider orders upon patient arrival at a residential facility and completing the initial nursing assessment within 24 hours, including assistance with medical intake (patient history and physical).
Performs vital sign monitoring, including orthostatic vitals and blind weights as ordered by the provider; conducts patient assessments and documents findings in detailed nursing notes.
Monitors and documents patient progress or regression in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assists providers in facilitating weekly patient consultations.
Offers education and support to help patients develop the skills needed for safe self-administration of medications after discharge.
Ensures accurate placement of medications in the designated medication box and updates the medication administration record (MAR) accordingly.
Supports patients in obtaining medications from the pharmacy, including facilitating initial medication orders.
Coordinates and facilitates the collection of laboratory specimens as ordered, ensures timely receipt of results, and communicates findings to the medical team for appropriate follow-up.
Demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, side effects, and contraindications, and is responsible for researching unfamiliar medications prior to administration to ensure safe and informed care.
Collects and records data in a comprehensive, accurate, and systematic manner.
Responsible for maintaining patients’ records updated in electronic system.
Supports a therapeutic milieu by monitoring patient behaviors, fostering a recovery-focused environment, and collaborating with the treatment team to reinforce structure, safety, and consistency.
Communicates relevant information obtained from patients or families to the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care planning and treatment continuity.
Coordinates with the Primary Therapist on any insurance review information needed.
Works collaboratively with medical and psychiatric teams to provide integrated nursing care in support of eating disorder treatment goals.
Participates in discharge planning with the medical and psychiatric teams to ensure continuity of care and safe transition from eating disorder treatment.
Attend monthly nurse-led meetings and other team meetings as they arise to support effective communication and collaboration.
Provides health education to patients through individual or group sessions when appropriate and documents sessions clearly, accurately, and concisely using the designated form.
Assist patients in the coordination of their outpatient appointments as needed.
Supports the informed consent process by helping patients understand procedures and treatments under the direction of the provider.
Knows Baker Act (Florida Only)
Delivers clinical nursing care in a safe, competent, and professional manner in accordance with established standards and protocols.
Adheres to established standards of nursing practice and organizational policies.
Completes required onboarding and annual training within designated timeframes and attends monthly clinical services training or other training as scheduled, in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrates professionalism and serves as a positive role model for patients and staff within the therapeutic environment.
Promptly reports suspected patient rights violations by established protocols.
In an emergency or declared state of emergency, it may be required to stay on-site as a part of the emergency team until the emergency has ended.
Performs other tasks, as assigned.