Registered Nurse - Citra (12-Hour Shifts)

Phoenix House Florida • Citra, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse maintains patient safety and well-being in accordance with established policies and procedures and manages medical treatment and nursing care services as prescribed. The role also manages medical supply inventory and maintains current certification and licensure. The nurse supports client-centered care for people in the community facing substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical screenings at intake.
• Enter patient medication data in the Welligent electronic medical record as needed to complete admissions.
• Assist counselors in developing treatment plans that reflect patient progress and development; involve patients appropriately and document in Welligent’s Case Note section.
• Implement doctors’ orders, administer specified medication, monitor and record vital signs as needed, and maintain medical records.
• Observe patients and document their responses to treatment.
• Carry out medical procedures in compliance with program policies.
• Provide staff training on medical documentation and medication monitoring.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings about patient progress and treatment.
• Monitor patients in individual, group, and family formats.
• Discharge patients in accordance with established policy.
• Respond to patient crises and emergencies as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely group notes, incident reports, and case notes.
• Document developments and important events in accordance with clinical reporting and record-keeping policies.
• Use Phoenix House systems, including the Welligent electronic medical record, effectively and appropriately.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings to support continuity and quality of care.
• Properly use House Log, Change of Shift Report/Overnight Checklist, MAR forms, and Medication Monitoring policies and procedures.
• Manage medical supply inventory and maintain current certification and licensure.

Benefits

• Medical insurance through United Healthcare, with 85% of employee-only premiums paid by the company.
• Dental and vision insurance through United Healthcare.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for the first two years and four weeks starting in the third year.
• Seven days of sick leave per year.
• Personal days up to 32 hours.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year after six months of service.
• 403B with discretionary match and profit-sharing contributions of 5%.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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