Registered Nurse

Recovery Centers of America•Westminster, MA

28d

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques which will make a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities. If you're looking for a fulfilling, life-changing job, Recovery Centers of America is the right place for you. And you're the right candidate for us! Position Overview: Registered Nurses render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs. Performs total patient care assigned. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Administers prescribed medications. Maintains patients' medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient.

Requirements

Up to date and active State Nursing license is required
Bachelor's or Associates degree in Nursing is preferred
Previous experience in behavioral healthcare is strongly preferred
Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology.
Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems.

Responsibilities

Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options.
Consults with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment.
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain.
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner.