Registered Nurse (RN)

UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.•Cedar Rapids, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We have a full-time position available for an RN or LPN (LPNs please apply through our LPN posting) in our Cedar Rapids, IA medication unit location co-located at ASAC. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package. UCS Healthcare values its employees and fosters a culture of mutual respect, unlike corporate environments where profits may come before people. As an integrated healthcare non-profit, we prioritize people, offer robust benefits including paying for a vast majority of health insurance premiums, provide opportunities for advancement, and engage in work that makes a difference in our communities. We are inclusive and believe in the power of authenticity in improving teams and helping clients thrive. We are committed to supporting working parents through family-friendly policies and practices, aiming to create a workplace that supports employees both at work and in life. This reflects our belief that when individuals feel supported as whole people, they perform at their best and flourish. If you are seeking a workplace that aligns with your values, where your contributions are appreciated, and where you can make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to create hope for healing and lifelong well-being.

Requirements

Unrestricted license in the state of Iowa as a RN.
CPR certificate.
Venipuncture skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and own judgment.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work with diverse populations and handle sensitive information confidentially.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
Previous experience in treating substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care within scope of practice to clinic patients by cooperating with other medical professionals in a team environment, while maintaining professional medical standards.
Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and competence.
Follow all laws and regulations, including those at the Federal, State, and Local level.
Adhere to all UCS policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality, HIPAA/42 CFR part 2, and all CARF requirements.
Operate in alignment with UCS Healthcare’s core values, work effectively in a team environment, provide or support patient-centered services, and strive to assist UCS Healthcare in delivering the highest level of care.
Administer medications to patients in treatment.
Perform nursing assessments and H&P's on all new admissions or readmissions when necessary.
Review patient's prescriptions and OTC medications to ensure they are properly prescribed and to assess whether client is aware of adverse reactions.
Perform, interpret, record, and report on-site TB tests and other testing as ordered by physician.
Perform venipuncture and injections as ordered by physician.
Carry out all physician orders including telephone orders.
Assist the physician with clinic, rooming patients and ensuring compliance.
Record and report all observed symptoms and changes in the patient's condition to the interdisciplinary team members and medical director if necessary.
Communicate patient status through legible and precise documentation.
Make appropriate health referrals whenever necessary.
Count client medications and initiate call backs to monitor for diversion or abuse/misuse.
Answer all phone calls relating to nursing/medical questions and make appropriate referrals.
Make appropriate request to provider when medication dosage change is indicated and carry out those orders in an accurate and timely manner.
Obtain urine specimens according to agency policy and federal regulation and make appropriate report of results.
Review eight point criteria for take home medications.
Perform daily nursing assessments on patients involved in the detoxification program.
Assist clients with guest dosing.
Provide first aid to patients and staff as needed and make appropriate referrals as needed.
Provide technical assistance to the staff in understanding a patient's medical problems.
Assist in monitoring patient activities while on center property.
Maintain licensure as required.
Keep the Medical Director informed of changes that occur in clinical and medical matters.