Registered Nurse-Living Hope Treatement Center

Villa of Hope•Rochester, NY

5d•$32 - $38

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse will conduct general assessments as well as an evaluation for sick/injured clients. The Registered Nurse medically and psychiatrically manages the clients in their care working with all disciplines to promote positive medical outcomes. The RN will demonstrate and be accountable to the Agencies Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Plan.

Requirements

NYS Registered Nurse license
At least 1 year of experience working with direct care of substance use disorder patients, psychiatric experience a plus
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff, patients and referral sources
Maintain compassion and empathy as well as clear boundaries with patients under the influence of alcohol and other drugs
CPR/First Aid, BLS Certified

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree preferred
Narcan training a plus

Responsibilities

Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency Policies and Procedures.
Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and/or records.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing and medical director, the detox registered nurse is responsible for the monitoring, treatment and safety of individuals aged 16+ receiving medically supervised treatment for substance use withdrawal in an integrated behavioral health detox setting that serves substance use disorder and comorbid psychiatric conditions.
Assists with a patient intake as needed under the guidance of the Intake Coordinator.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the 7 rights of medication administration and in accordance with written protocols including routine and PRN medications.
Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess the condition of patient, and/or monitors unlicensed staff in obtaining vital signs as directed.
Accurately transcribes physician orders in accordance to written policy
Communicates with pharmacy staff to obtain medications, conducting prior authorizations as needed to ensure continued care
Assists case managers in providing a comprehensive transition of care upon discharge.
Assesses acute symptoms of withdrawal, psychiatric status, and/or medical needs. Accurately documents assessments, and effectively communicates nursing assessments to the interdisciplinary treatment team including medical and psychiatric providers.
Assists in the behavioral management of patients which included verbal redirection and active listening. Functions as a role model to reinforce the development of adaptive behaviors.
Implements crisis management technique to de-escalate clients and peer to peer interactions when necessary to maintain safety of the milieu
Utilizes compassionate psychotherapeutic intervention to assist patients in regaining or improving coping skills and prevent further disability.
Provides appropriate level of patient education to improve client’s level of understanding regarding illness, treatments, patient rights and responsibilities, and the acquisition of adaptive coping behaviors.
Provides special attention/monitoring of those patients at risk for suicidal attempts or leaves against medical advice.