Registered Nurse (RN) - Overnight (7 pm - 7 am)

Summit BHC

About The Position

Waypoint Recovery Center is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for overnight shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three nights per week, with weekend rotations. The RN provides nursing care to patients and supervises care, treatment, and services delivered by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The role includes developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized plans of care; assessing and reassessing patients; communicating relevant information to the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reporting client concerns or changes in condition to a supervisor or physician. The RN coordinates physical and behavioral health care, maintains medical records, educates clients and families, administers and monitors medications, and supports safe and accurate admission, discharge, and shift handoff processes. The RN collaborates with the treatment team and participates in unit activities. Pay is up to $45 per hour, depending on experience. Waypoint Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
A valid current RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience in the clinical area served by the facility.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate care by assessing clients’ physical and behavioral health needs and developing and implementing nursing care plans.
Maintain medical records and educate clients and their families about physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring client safety.
Assess clients on an ongoing basis and document pertinent information.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Accurately take, transcribe, and review physician orders, documenting them in accordance with policy and procedure.
Administer medications as ordered, document controlled-substance counts, monitor lab results, and adjust medications under provider supervision as needed.
Notify physicians of significant changes in client status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, medication responses, or other medical changes.
Supervise client self-administration of medications using two forms of client identification and document and report medication effects.
Maintain accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Complete admission and discharge processes accurately and efficiently as directed.
Communicate regularly with the treatment team regarding client care and participate in unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate clients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, client rights, and other topics necessary for client care.
Monitor client acuity, census, and staffing needs and arrange coverage as needed according to established guidelines.
Ensure thorough and accurate documentation for all clients on each shift, complete client assignment sheets daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough reports to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physicians.
Provide coverage in emergency services as needed.
Supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.