Residential Nurse - Addictions Program - 2nd shift

Lake County•Waukegan, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Nurse is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health (ATP) Addiction Treatment Program team who is responsible for providing nursing care to people with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses in a 24-hour behavioral health residential program. This includes intake assessments, administering medications, and ongoing medical care. The role involves direct care of clients, including crisis intervention and triage on admission, participating in developing treatment plans with clients, and providing emergency assessments for possible hospitalizations. Additionally, the nurse supports medical and psychiatric providers on the unit. We are looking for someone who is conscientious, compassionate, and has strong attention to detail. Behavioral Health experience is a plus.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, (2) two years experience in general nursing care is required.
Illinois Licensure as a (RN) Registered Professional Nurse.

Nice To Haves

one year of experience in behavioral health is preferred
Bachelor’s degree or diploma, (1) one year experience in general nursing care required, plus one year of experience in behavioral health field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides triage and medical screening for admissions to the program.
Provides professional nursing care, including administering medications, according to provider’s orders in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards, and administrative policies of the department.
Recognizes and interprets symptoms of clients’ conditions, reports to appropriate personnel, and assists with remedial measures for adverse developments.
Conducting point-of-care testing.
Monitors the collection of urine specimens according to standard precautions.
Maintains clinical charts including documentation of observations, and medication treatments; reports on the condition of clients; observes and corrects, if possible, environmental factors dealing with comfort and safety.
Participates in staff meetings and provides input regarding the client’s physical condition.
Is responsible for arranging clinic appointments, chest x-rays, laboratory work, and other medical appointments.
Makes arrangements for medical transfer of patients to other treatment facilities, as necessary.
Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary.
Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review, and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffings on assigned clients.
Provide education and direction to clients, family members, and/or significant others.
Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.