Registered Nurse

The Recovery Village•Roswell, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs a wide variety of job duties during a shift, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions. Establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following: Ability to complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program. Maintains medical records. Ability to administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process. Ability to transcribe Physician orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered. Ability to confer with and assist medical personnel, both internal and external resources. Ability to provide documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards. Ability to assess the medical and psychiatric needs of the patient determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment is required. Ability to effectively communicate concerns about patient health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary. Ability to educate patients about medications, health issues and medical conditions. Demonstrates ability to take verbal orders from the medical provider, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally. Demonstrates ability to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Minimum Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
Licensed to practice in the State of Georgia required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum two years' experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
Behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program.
Maintain medical records.
Administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process.
Transcribe Physician orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered.
Confer with and assist medical personnel, both internal and external resources.
Provide documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards.
Assess the medical and psychiatric needs of the patient, determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment.
Effectively communicate concerns about patient health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary.
Educate patients about medications, health issues and medical conditions.
Take verbal orders from the medical provider, document them in the patient record and carry them out accurately and professionally.
Provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.