Registered Nurse (RN) 6p-6a FT

American Addiction Centers•Riverview, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients in an addiction and co-occurring mental health treatment facility, working under minimum supervision and consultation. The role requires a thorough understanding of the facility’s treatment program and philosophy, admission process and criteria, support and administrative services, and relevant medical knowledge concerning alcoholism, drug abuse, and dual diagnosis. The nurse directs and guides unit activities and the work assignments of ancillary personnel on the assigned shift. The RN coordinates patient care with physicians and other nurses, helps develop and implement individualized care plans, monitors the quality and safety of care, documents and communicates patient needs and care activities, and supports patients and families. The position also coordinates unit operations, staffing, scheduling, patient flow, resource allocation, and supplies; provides clinical direction and training to staff; and participates in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; the posting lists “Bachelors Degree in Nursing (ASN).”
Current RN license in the state of operations.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Awareness of patient safety issues and ability to apply basic facility safety principles.
Ability to read and interpret written information and write clearly and informatively, including editing work for spelling and grammar.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively, listen and seek clarification, respond to questions, demonstrate group presentation skills, and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Google products, including Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of addiction and drug treatment.

Responsibilities

Contact the appropriate team member about non-life-threatening medical or medication issues; contact emergency services for life-threatening emergencies.
Establish rapport with prospective and current patients and others to identify care requirements.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
Set patient care goals and educate patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care requirements.
Maintain quality of care in accordance with therapeutic standards, care goals, nursing standards, and applicable regulations.
Resolve patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance procedures.
Document patient care in client and department records and communicate care activities, irregularities, and ongoing needs across teams.
Protect confidential information and maintain patient confidence.
Monitor nursing supply inventory and arrange for needed supplies.
Maintain professional knowledge through educational workshops and professional publications.
Communicate and collaborate with the health care team, respond to requests, and participate in team problem solving.
Follow incident-reporting policies and procedures for potential safety issues.
Delegate, organize, and coordinate assigned services; serve as a role model for nursing staff and effective problem solving.
Participate in input for performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and follow-up on other issues.
Maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and other health care team members.
Provide the Director of Nursing with relevant information about staff performance and coordinate communication and interventions across departments.
Use judgment and discretion when strict policy adherence could pose a risk to patients, visitors, staff, or the facility.
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to maintain adequate staffing while meeting budgetary guidelines.
Provide clinical direction to staff, evaluate nursing care on assigned shifts, and hold staff accountable for reduced-risk practices.
Observe and direct patient lifts and mobilization and participate in patient handling as needed.
Coordinate unit operations and staff direction, including scheduling, patient flow, resource allocation, and supply management.
Participate in performance improvement data collection, analysis, reporting, and staff education.
Assist with essential training for new staff.
Coordinate with physicians and nurses on individualized plans of care.
Perform other duties as needed.