Registered Nurse - Night

OVP Health • South Point, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of persons served/clients as they go through the rehabilitation process. The Nurse is expected to protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with OVP Health privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with the general principle of professionalism as a health care provider. Maintain a respectful relationship with clients. Maintain confidentiality at all times displaying a professional disposition towards fellow staff. Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and consumers alike. Bring policy/personnel issues to supervision as they arise.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree from approved Nursing school
• Active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
• Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health
• Ability to communicate with other staff and assist in ensuring the safety of the client
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which is related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team
• Attention to detail and organization a must
• Computer literate with experience in a Windows environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
• Substance abuse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts Nursing Assessments and monitoring of clients
• Member of the Treatment Team
• Handles the medication management; trains staff on medication dispensing
• Ensures Universal Precautions of the center
• Facilitates Health Education groups including General Health Education, Medication/Drug Interactions
• Observe and assess clients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow the prescribed course of treatment
• Determines and implements specific protocol as designated by the Doctor

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
• Prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree