Registered Nurse

Villa of Hope • Rochester, NY

13d • $32 - $38

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under the general direction of the Nurse Manager and conducts general assessments and evaluations of sick or injured clients. The RN medically and psychiatrically manages clients in their care, collaborating with all disciplines to promote positive medical outcomes. The RN is expected to demonstrate and be accountable to the Agency’s Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles, and Strategic Plan.

In an integrated behavioral health detox setting, the nurse monitors, treats, and supports the safety of individuals aged 16 and older receiving medically supervised substance-use withdrawal treatment, including clients with comorbid psychiatric conditions. The position includes administering medications and treatments, assessing withdrawal and psychiatric or medical needs, documenting and communicating assessments, supporting crisis management and patient education, and assisting with continuity of care.

Requirements

• NYS Registered Nurse license.
• At least 1 year of experience providing direct care to patients with substance use disorder.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, patients, and referral sources.
• Ability to maintain compassion and empathy while setting clear boundaries with patients under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
• CPR/First Aid and BLS certification.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including walking and standing for most of the time on campus, lifting items up to 20 pounds, bending, and squatting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Psychiatric experience is a plus.
• Narcan training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of client- and staff-related materials and records.
• Monitor, treat, and promote the safety of clients receiving medically supervised substance-use withdrawal treatment.
• Assist with patient intake as needed under the guidance of the Intake Coordinator.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to the seven rights of medication administration and written protocols, including routine and PRN medications.
• Measure vital signs to identify deviations from normal and assess patient condition, and monitor unlicensed staff obtaining vital signs as directed.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately according to written policy.
• Communicate with pharmacy staff to obtain medications and conduct prior authorizations as needed to ensure continued care.
• Assist case managers with comprehensive transition-of-care planning upon discharge.
• Assess acute withdrawal symptoms, psychiatric status, and medical needs; document assessments accurately and communicate them to the interdisciplinary treatment team, including medical and psychiatric providers.
• Support behavioral management through verbal redirection and active listening, and serve as a role model in reinforcing adaptive behaviors.
• Use crisis-management techniques to de-escalate clients and peer interactions when necessary to maintain milieu safety.
• Use compassionate psychotherapeutic interventions to help patients regain or improve coping skills and prevent further disability.
• Educate patients about illness, treatment, patient rights and responsibilities, and adaptive coping behaviors.
• Provide special attention and monitoring to patients at risk of suicide attempts or leaving against medical advice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed