Registered Nurse (RN)

Starlite Recovery Center•Center Point, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Starlite Recovery Center is seeking passionate Registered Nurses (RNs) for their residential recovery treatment facility in Center Point, Texas. This role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to make a difference in the lives of community members. Starlite Recovery Center is situated on 55 acres of beautiful Texas hill country, providing a serene environment for healing. New graduates are welcome and exceptional mentoring is available. The center, located an hour northwest of San Antonio, has been a premier treatment provider for addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns since 1957. They offer residential and outpatient care, medically supervised detoxification, and treat adults aged 18 and older. Their therapeutic approaches include individual, group, and family therapies, as well as experiential therapies like ropes courses and equine-assisted therapy.

Requirements

Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
One year of nursing experience
CPR certification required
De-escalation and restraint certification required

Nice To Haves

Previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.