Open Interviews- Nurses ( LPN, RN, Floater)
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. 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.
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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor degree preferred
- CPR/First Aid, BLS Certified
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
