RN/LPN - Addiction Recovery - Nights

Summit BHC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN/LPN provides nursing care to clients at Wooded Glen Recovery Center, supervises care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift, and develops, implements, and evaluates individual plans of care. The role includes assessing and reassessing clients, communicating relevant information to the interdisciplinary team, and promptly reporting concerns or changes in condition to a supervisor or provider. The position provides and coordinates care for clients’ physical and behavioral health needs, maintains medical records, educates clients and families, and promotes client safety. It also involves medication administration and security, admission and discharge processes, collaboration with the treatment team, and accurate shift documentation and handoffs. This is a full-time, onsite night-shift position. A $6,000 sign-on bonus and night and weekend shift differentials are listed.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.
First aid, which may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ physical and behavioral health needs and ongoing status; communicate findings to providers in a timely manner.
Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans specific to assessed needs, including completing the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Coordinate and supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.
Maintain medical records and ensure thorough, accurate documentation for clients and completion of daily assignment sheets and assigned tasks.
Obtain, accurately document, transcribe, and review provider orders in accordance with policy and procedures.
Administer medications accurately using at least two client identifiers and maintain accountability for medication administration, recording, control, and security, including narcotics.
Notify providers of significant changes in client status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and medication responses.
Assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Confer regularly with the treatment team and participate in unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate clients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, client rights, and other topics needed for optimal care.
Monitor client acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to a supervisor or Charge RN.
Provide thorough handoff reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Ensure client safety at all times.