Registered Nurse (RN)- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services- Men's Residence- Full Time- Nights
About The Position
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. Registered Nurse (RN)- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services- Men's Residence- Full Time- Nights The Registered Professional Nurse in CARS is responsible for the provision of direct patient care to a designated group of patients, in a fast paced multi-faceted department. These responsibilities will include the observation data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's physical, psychological, emotional, educational and spiritual needs.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing from an Accredited School of Nursing
- BLS Certification
- Successful completion of CPI training within 3 months of hire
- Successful completion of medication competency exam
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Helps to maintain 24-hour accountability for quality of care of clients.
- Completes physical & mental health assessments (VS, risk assessments, withdrawal assessment (COWS) as indicated by Part 820 regulations
- Administers and monitors treatment regimens
- Administers prescribed medications
- Observes and reports behavioral changes
- Maintains control of drugs and medications
- Triage emergent client medical issues and coordinate care with the Nursing Staff, PA, NP, Medical Director and outside providers.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
- Direct care provided by licensed practical nurses
- Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
- Helps to maintain 24-hour accountability for quality of care of clients.
- Ensure OASAS/Medicaid regulatory compliance, Collaborates with Director of Nursing, Direct Care Staff, Counselors, Clinical Directors, other Department Managers and Compliance Manager in Quality Assessment, Assurance, and Performance Improvement Activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
