NEW GRAD Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Nights

Northpoint Recovery Holdings • Loveland, CO

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About The Position

Northpoint Colorado is hiring a full-time, new graduate Registered Nurse for its adult inpatient facility in Loveland, Colorado. The RN provides and oversees medical services for a caseload of patients 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, and patients’ family members about treatment and safety issues. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider, the RN follows established patient-care protocols, standards, and procedures and completes associated documentation professionally and on time. The scheduled shifts are alternating Sunday/Monday/Tuesday and Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. MST. Compensation is $33–$52 per hour, plus a shift differential.

Northpoint provides evidence-based behavioral healthcare for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders through its Northpoint Recovery brand, and mental health treatment for adolescents through Imagine by Northpoint. Its stated mission is to save lives and restore relationships by helping people get their lives back and treating each individual with empathy and respect.

Requirements

• Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state where services are rendered.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification from a nationally accredited organization.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems.
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in care.
• Ability to maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, with interpersonal skills and knowledge required to treat patients in the assigned specialty area.
• 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 KIPU electronic medical records system.
• 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 organizational levels.
• 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 education to patients.
• Use de-escalation skills when interacting with volatile patients to maintain the safety of patients and others.
• Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge planning to patients, families, and others involved in the treatment process.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team on treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report repair or maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and scope-of-licensure requirements.
• Continuously monitor patients to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
• Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, rounds, and other treatment-planning information 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 policies, procedures, 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed