Registered Nurse - Drug Detox

St. Clare's - Boonton•Boonton Township, NJ

1d•$42 - $53

About The Position

Saint Clare's Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its drug detox services. Registered nurses provide patient care and education, emotional support, and advice to patients and their families. The role includes running therapeutic groups and providing psychiatric crisis intervention, including seclusion and restraint when needed. RNs document patient histories and symptoms, assist with diagnostic testing and analysis, operate medical equipment, administer treatments and medications, and support patient follow-up and rehabilitation. They also teach patients and families to manage illnesses or injuries, including guidance on diet, exercise, medication self-administration, and physical therapy.

Requirements

Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards.
Working knowledge of the interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming, and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units.
Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

Treat patients and provide education about mental and medical conditions.
Provide advice and emotional support to patients and/or family members.
Run therapeutic groups and provide psychiatric crisis intervention.
Use seclusion and restraint of patients when needed.
Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms.
Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results.
Operate medical machinery.
Administer treatments and medications.
Help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
Teach patients and families to manage illness or injury, including diet and exercise programs, self-administration of medication, and physical therapy.
Perform other related duties.