Registered Nurse (Days) - Walter B. Jones Center

State of North Carolina

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position is responsible to perform inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis, for ongoing community-based treatment and recovery. The Registered Nurse develops nursing care plans based on diagnosis, identified patient problems and independently carries out the nursing process. This position provides direct patient care such as monitoring physical status, vital signs, nurse triage assessments and monitoring patients for physical and psychological changes. They will administer medication and collaborate with the Treatment Team to access patient needs and responses to treatment.

Requirements

• Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications.
• Ability to communicate information in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, written, or by demonstration.
• Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis, for ongoing community-based treatment and recovery.
• Develop nursing care plans based on diagnosis, identified patient problems and independently carries out the nursing process.
• Provide direct patient care such as monitoring physical status, vital signs, nurse triage assessments and monitoring patients for physical and psychological changes.
• Administer medication and collaborate with the Treatment Team to access patient needs and responses to treatment.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed