Registered Nurse

Axiom Care • Apache Junction, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Residential Registered Nurse (RN) provides care for patients as they progress through the medical process. The RN collaborates with physicians, counselors, behavioral health technicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to plan and deliver care using a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. This is a full-time, non-exempt, day-shift position.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to actively and effectively participate in patient rounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers about patients’ medical and psychological stability and general risk level.
• Knowledge of how to check vital signs, including Accu-Check and safe parameters, blood alcohol levels, blood pressure parameters, pulse, respiration, temperature, and patient conversation.
• Knowledge of how to review urinalysis and pregnancy-test results.
• Ability to conduct chart checks by reviewing medication administration records, orders, labs, and urinalyses for accuracy and confirming that tasks are completed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients’ physical and psychological signs and symptoms of withdrawal from mood-altering chemicals.
• Administer prescribed medications to promote patient safety and provide treatments to ease the physical effects of addiction.
• Obtain and document comprehensive nursing histories from patients or significant others, including current conditions and prior problems.
• Perform basic patient assessments and record vital signs, noting changes and pursuing more-specific investigations as needed.
• Identify abnormal diagnostic data, report its implications to physicians and other caregivers, and incorporate information into nursing care plans.
• Follow physician orders and protocols for admissions, medication administration, treatment, and discharge.
• Provide quality care in accordance with state and nursing guidelines, standards, and infection-control protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and vital signs according to treatment protocols and document care in patient and department charts in the EMR system.
• Participate in handoff meetings at the beginning and end of shifts to support continuity of care and communication.
• Communicate nursing and medical supply needs accurately and promptly to the Nursing Lead, and regularly inventory medications to ensure they remain stocked.
• Teach patients about the physical and psychological effects of drug abuse, its effects on relationships and family life, and its impact on meeting basic needs such as maintaining employment.
• Educate patients about inpatient and outpatient treatment options and approaches to maintaining long-term recovery.
• Educate patients’ family members about the rehabilitation process and how to support their loved one’s recovery.
• Advocate for patients to ensure they know and understand their rights and provide informed consent.
• Supervise care provided by behavioral health technicians and provide instruction as needed.
• Support patient-centered recovery by understanding and incorporating the patient’s care goals.
• Follow policies and procedures that support nursing care standards and participate in peer review as appropriate.
• Pursue professional growth through current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education (CMEs)
• Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short-term disability, and accident coverage

What This Job Offers

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