Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift

Riveon Healthcare•Lorain, OH

5h•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Crisis Recovery Center in Lorain, Ohio. The center provides 24/7 walk-in behavioral health services to identify, triage, address, stabilize, and treat people experiencing mental health crises, and to assist people with substance withdrawal needs. Nurses work 12-hour shifts as part of a team providing 23-Hour Observation and/or 3.7 Withdrawal Management Services. The nurse promotes clients’ overall physical and mental health by carrying out duties within the scope of nursing practice and using a Trauma Informed Care approach. The role includes medication monitoring and administration, health assessments, client education, coordination with treatment providers, responding to routine and emergency medical requests, and completing service documentation. The listed schedule is a full-time night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

Valid Ohio state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery policies and procedures following orientation, including sensitivity to and adherence to client rights, confidentiality, and health and safety requirements.
Sensitivity to different cultures.
Computer skills, including familiarity with Windows and Word applications.
Favorable references and/or evaluations.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to sit for extended periods and operate required equipment.
Ability to physically interact with clients and others in emergency situations to prevent harm.
May periodically need to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in behavioral healthcare.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
Educational background or training in trauma-informed and/or trauma-specific services.

Responsibilities

Work with physicians or nurse practitioners regarding care and treatment for clients receiving psychotropic medication.
Monitor clients who are newly prescribed medication or undergoing medication changes through scheduled appointments.
Educate clients about medication purposes, benefits, risks, and side effects.
Conduct physical and mental health assessments.
Obtain vital signs, blood sugar readings, weights, BMI, waist circumference, screening tests, and other requested or relevant medication-monitoring and health parameters.
Administer urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests.
Provide individual and group education on physical and mental wellness and the effects of alcohol and other drugs on health; facilitate groups, clinics, medication groups, and client and family education as appropriate.
Assist with prescribed psychotropic medication, including injections, medication monitoring, and pill-minder assistance.
Identify current and potential physical and mental health needs, provide necessary care, and help clients secure care in the community.
Coordinate referrals and linkages with community agencies and treatment providers for continued physical and mental health care.
Help obtain psychotropic medication through samples, the Central Pharmacy, or calls to local pharmacies.
Respond to routine and emergency requests for medical assistance.
Assist and teach clients and staff about client self-care for medical conditions.
Communicate relevant client-care information to case managers, counselors, and other treatment-team members, particularly for clients with multiple health concerns.
Complete documentation related to service delivery and provide written communications for services inside and outside the Center.
Maintain required productivity expectations.
Communicate with case manager technicians to support proper interpretation and implementation of Individual Service Plans.
Secure medication according to state, federal, and Center regulations; provide education and consultation to non-medical personnel.
Promote and support Trauma Informed Care initiatives and use this approach when working with clients and internal and external team members.
Attend required staff meetings, respond productively to change and stress, and perform other assigned tasks.

Benefits

Up to 39 days off per year, including 30 days of paid time off and 9 paid holidays.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid jury duty time.
Company-supported continuing education and certification.
PPO and HDHP health plan options.
Flexible dental and vision plan options.
Company-funded Health Savings Account.
Company-sponsored FSA and DSA tax savings accounts.
Company-paid EAP emotional well-being support.
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
Critical illness plans for employees and family.
Accident plans for employees and family.
Identity theft plans for employees and family.
Pet insurance.
Whole and term voluntary life plans for employees and family.
Voluntary AD&D plans for employees and family.
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Access to a personal financial advisor.
Team member referral bonus program.
License and certification reimbursement.
License testing fee reimbursement.
Annual tuition reimbursement.
Travel expense reimbursement.
On-site pharmacy.
Shift differentials and on-call stipends.
Stipend for bilingual Spanish-speaking team members.
Wellness programs and activities.
Company-wide staff events and team-building opportunities.
Casual dress code.