Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC•Meridian, ID

8h•$34 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides and oversees medical services for an assigned caseload of patients at Northpoint Idaho, an adult inpatient facility in Meridian, Idaho. The RN coordinates medical treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team, including development and implementation of master treatment and discharge plans. The role involves communication with support staff, treatment teams, providers, outside agencies, and patients’ family members about treatment and safety issues. The RN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and follows established patient-care protocols, standards, and procedures. Associated documentation must be completed professionally and on time. Northpoint Recovery Holdings is a behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders and mental health treatment for adolescents. Its stated mission is saving lives and restoring relationships by helping people get their lives back, while treating every individual with empathy and respect.

Requirements

Hold a current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state where services are rendered.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification from a nationally accredited organization.
Have knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems.
Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
Be able to work with a diverse population and have the interpersonal skills and knowledge required to treat patients in the assigned specialty.
Demonstrate strong personal boundaries and the ability to build rapport with patients.
Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.
Have enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in care.

Nice To Haves

Experience with KIPU electronic medical records.
Excellent organizational abilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Patient-service orientation for internal and external customers.
Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Interact routinely with patients, observe their behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team.
Administer medications and engage patients in the medication education process.
Use de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain the safety of patients and others.
Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge planning to patients, families, and others involved in treatment.
Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans and discharge plans.
Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report repair or maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
Complete patient admissions and discharges.
Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and scope-of-licensure requirements.
Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment-planning items in a timely manner.
Participate actively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.