Registered Nurse - Nights
About The Position
Valley Hope of Atchison is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for night shifts at its residential addiction treatment facility in Atchison, Kansas. The facility provides residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment, and nurses provide compassionate medical care to patients throughout their treatment, typically from admission to discharge over 30–45 days. The work is described as mission-focused and more relaxed than a standard hospital setting. The Registered Nurse carries out prescribed treatments and medication interventions, implements nursing care according to Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, and supports patients through detoxification. The role includes conducting detox admissions, assessing patients, administering detox treatment plans, monitoring patients, documenting care, communicating with colleagues, responding to medical emergencies, maintaining infection-control practices, and overseeing non-licensed nursing staff as directed. The scheduled shift is 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The position may also require evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime based on facility needs. The work is performed in a residential treatment facility and involves direct patient contact, walking throughout the facility, working at a rapid pace for extended periods (typically no longer than 12 hours), and performing a range of physical activities, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting adults weighing 100–250 pounds. Starting base pay is $37–$42 per hour, based on education and experience. Night and weekend shift differentials are listed separately.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the state of employment.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- One year of clinical nursing care work experience.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Work experience in a substance abuse treatment facility.
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN).
Responsibilities
- Execute prescribed treatments and medication interventions established for each patient.
- Implement nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, and procedures, as well as requirements of other regulating bodies.
- Conduct detox admissions, including patient pre-screening, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring patients during detoxification.
- Accurately and promptly record treatment activities and patient observations in patient records and complete required paperwork.
- Communicate with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff about patients’ treatment and status.
- Follow established policies and procedures for medical emergencies, including convulsions, suicides, and Delirium Tremens.
- Maintain a safe and sanitary environment using infection-control techniques and universal precautions.
- Oversee non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, with Valley Hope paying up to 85% of premiums.
- Dental and vision plans at competitive rates.
- Up to 27 days of paid time off, based on position and tenure.
- Eight paid holidays, including a personal day.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance.
- Student loan repayment support.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- HSA and FSA options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
