Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Nights

Northpoint Recovery Holdings • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides and oversees medical services for a patient caseload and coordinates medical treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team, including development and implementation of master treatment and discharge plans. The RN communicates with support staff, treatment teams, providers, outside agencies, patients, and family members about treatment and safety issues. Working under the supervision of a registered nurse or provider, the RN performs duties according to established patient-care protocols, standards, and procedures and completes related documentation professionally and on time.

The position is based at Northpoint Nebraska, an adult inpatient facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., on a rotating schedule that includes one weekend every three weeks and alternating holidays. Compensation is $36–$46 per hour, plus a shift differential.

Northpoint provides behavioral healthcare, including evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Its mission is to save lives and restore relationships by helping people get their lives back, treating each person with empathy and respect.

Requirements

• Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state where services are rendered.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Current certification in nationally accredited CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic medical-record systems.
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of people in care.
• Ability to maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, with the interpersonal skills and knowledge needed to treat patients in the assigned specialty area.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
• Understanding of and adherence to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the KIPU electronic medical-record system.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patient-service orientation for both internal and external customers.
• Creative and persistent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle confidential material reliably.
• Ability to communicate and interact 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 behavior, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and provide medication-related education to patients.
• Use de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain safety for patients and others.
• Provide admissions, orientation, education, and discharge planning for patients, families, and others involved in the treatment process.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans and coordinate discharge planning.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment; report repair and maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document information in patient records.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and the scope of licensure.
• Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
• Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, rounds, and other treatment-planning items in a timely manner.
• Participate 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 and maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable policies, standards, and standards of care.
• Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance equal to one times annual salary, up to $100,000.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pre-tax savings accounts for eligible medical and dependent-care expenses.
• Paid time off plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed