Registered Nurse 7P-7A
About The Position
CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team. This role supports the mission of providing the highest quality care possible in a cost-effective manner for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving, and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps. The Staff Nurse/RN plans and provides nursing care to detoxification and rehabilitation patients. This position also oversees the work of LPNs and medical/clinical assistants as assigned. The Staff Nurse/RN reports to the Charge Nurse and/or the Nursing Shift Supervisor.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing is required
- Current Tennessee RN license in good standing is required
- A minimum of three (3) years nursing experience
- One (1) year medical/surgical nursing required
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds
- Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, reach and handle
- Ability to speak, read and write in English
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good dexterity
- Ability to use detailed observational/assessment skills to detect instability in patients
- Excellent crisis management skills
- Ability to deal in non-adversarial, empathetic manner with stressed and/or hostile clients
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to use BAL machine
- CPI, First Aid/ CPR and automatic external defibrillation certification or eligible
- Good venipuncture skills
- Knowledge of and ability to apply information regarding cultural/age/population specific characteristics to patient care in assigned areas.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year behavioral/healthcare nursing experience preferred
- Psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing certification preferred
- If recovering, two years of verifiable abstinence required with active participation in the appropriate Twelve Step program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assesses plans, implements/supervises and evaluates the care of detoxification patients based on initial chemical dependency and nursing assessments, as well as pertinent clinical findings.
- Reviews the admission chemical dependency assessments and completes nursing assessments and care plans on admissions, investigating any indicated medical/psychiatric problems noted with the established time frames.
- Interprets, transcribes, implements or supervises implementation of physician’s orders according to established policies and procedures.
- Triage all rehabilitation patients, treating and referring according to physician’s orders and established policies and procedures.
- Oversees the work of LPNs and medical and clinical assistants as assigned.
- Maintains clear, accurate and timely documentation.
- Performs CPR and First Aid as needed, as well as automatic external defibrillation according to established policies and procedures.
- Responds to medical emergencies on campus, directing interventions until senior nursing management, physicians, or paramedics arrive.
- Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.
- Ensures that a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
- Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
- Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
- Reacts productively to change.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
- Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
- 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
