Registered Nurse PRN 7P-7A

Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc•Nashville, TN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse/RN supports Cumberland Heights’ mission of providing the highest quality care possible in a cost-effective manner for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps. POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Nurse/RN plans and provides nursing care to detoxification and rehabilitation patients. This position also oversees the work of LPNs and medical/clinical assistants as assigned. The Staff Nurse/RN reports to the Charge Nurse and/or the Nursing Shift Supervisor.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing is required
current Tennessee RN license in good standing is required
a minimum of three (3) years nursing experience
one (1) year medical/surgical nursing required
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds
ability to speak, hear, see, sit, stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, reach and handle
ability to speak, read and write in English
excellent problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
excellent written and oral communication skills
good dexterity
ability to use detailed observational/assessment skills to detect instability in patients
excellent crisis management skills
ability to deal in non-adversarial, empathetic manner with stressed and/or hostile clients
basic computer skills
ability to use BAL machine
CPI, First Aid/ CPR and automatic external defibrillation certification or eligible
good venipuncture skills
knowledge of and ability to apply information regarding cultural/age/population specific characteristics to patient care in assigned areas.

Nice To Haves

one (1) year behavioral/healthcare nursing experience preferred
psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing certification preferred
If recovering, two years of verifiable abstinence required with active participation in the appropriate Twelve Step program preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses plans, implements/supervises and evaluates the care of detoxification patients based on initial chemical dependency and nursing assessments, as well as pertinent clinical findings.
Reviews the admission chemical dependency assessments and completes nursing assessments and care plans on admissions, investigating any indicated medical/psychiatric problems noted with the established time frames.
Interprets, transcribes, implements or supervises implementation of physician’s orders according to established policies and procedures.
Triages all rehabilitation patients, treating and referring according to physician’s orders and established policies and procedures.
Oversees the work of LPNs and medical and clinical assistants as assigned.
Maintains clear, accurate and timely documentation.
Performs CPR and First Aid as needed, as well as automatic external defibrillation according to established policies and procedures.
Responds to medical emergencies on campus, directing interventions until senior nursing management, physicians, or paramedics arrive.
Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.
Ensures that a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
Reacts productively to change.
Performs other duties as assigned.