Registered Nurse

Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs • Salem, OR

18d • $45 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgeway Community Health is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join their Medically Managed Withdrawal treatment team. This full-time position involves a swing shift on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The role focuses on providing direct nursing care in an inpatient medically managed withdrawal setting to promote health, prevent disease, and treat illness, operating under the Oregon State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing.
• Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Oregon at the time of appointment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and skill in performing, current nursing practice.
• Apply nursing knowledge and principles and policies underlying the administration of a nursing service.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of individuals in the course of medical treatments.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and information.
• Ability to accept and abide by supervision received.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in English usage and in basic mathematics.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people suffering from the disease of addiction is preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual employees

Responsibilities

• Conducts reviews of client admits, gathers additional information when needed to support client care plan.
• Reviews for consistency, MARS, Shift notes and Progress notes from LPN'S. Reports errors or inconsistent documentation to nurse supervisor.
• Conducts pharmacy/medication cart audits and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Reviews and maintains Medical Protocols for use by nurses, maintains binder with protocols and desk references.
• Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures under direction of a physician assistant or physician.
• Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures under direction of a nurse practitioner or physician.
• Completes accurate and thorough medical documentation, which may include clients' medical charts, medication records, any pertinent observations, computerized dispensing, and pharmacy records, and required state or department database entry.
• Conducts nursing assessment on all inpatient clients. Conducts and documents initial and ongoing focused nursing assessments of the health status of clients. Reports findings to the nursing supervisor or licensed physician as needed. Utilizes appropriate physician's standing orders.
• Prepares and dispenses or provides for the dispensing of appropriate medication or treatment. Provides client assessments as appropriate, evaluates for side effects and potential interactions. Adheres to accepted medical practices and medication management per OAR/ORS.
• Updates and maintains prescription records for treatment and all medical records associated with the storing and dispensing of medications. Complies with federal, state and program requirements related to record keeping and documentation.
• Coordinates client appointments with physician(s).
• At direction of a physician, educates clients in relation to other disease processes and refers as needed to other medical agencies for follow-up for health-related issues.
• Maintains records of nursing services including the recording of statistics and compilation of requested reports.
• Prepares and labels specimens. Maintains clinic equipment and supplies.
• Charts on all clients seen for medical support.
• Participates in discharge planning for client's ongoing medical needs.
• Conducts annual T.B. skin testing on all clients and staff.
• Attends staff meetings and works as a team member to identify and implement quality of services.
• Maintains an organized and clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
• Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree