RN or LPN - Per Diem

Alpine Springs•Linesville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpine Springs Addiction Treatment is hiring per-diem nurses to provide day-to-day nursing care for clients and support their safety throughout the withdrawal management process. Care must follow Alpine Springs policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, PA Health Department and DDAP requirements, and CARF standards. The facility provides residential addiction treatment and withdrawal management/detox services in Linesville, Pennsylvania, and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is casual, as-needed work with 12-hour shifts. Per-diem employees must work at least eight hours per month and may be asked to work different shifts or at different sites to help cover the facility’s operating hours. Occasional travel to the Linesville location is required. Pay is competitive and hourly, based on experience.

Requirements

Valid Pennsylvania LPN or RN license.
Valid driver’s license and a minimum three-year safe driving record.
Work at least eight hours per month as a per-diem employee.
Proficient computer skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good organizational and leadership skills.
Aptitude for resolving issues and conflicts.
Flexibility to work in a facility operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and potentially different shifts or sites.
Self-motivation and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Kind and respectful conduct toward clients and coworkers, a positive attitude, and ability to be a team player.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid certification; training will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Lead Nurse and Medical Director to achieve departmental goals.
Manage and order nursing supplies.
Monitor clients’ medications and withdrawal symptoms, and support safe detoxification and client safety.
Maintain records and reports, including documenting detox clients’ progress.
Maintain a safe environment for narcotics storage and monitor confidentiality.
Complete inspections of medical supplies and medications.
Maintain and meet Environment of Care standards.
Participate in performance management activities, including client complaints and incident reporting.
Participate in implementing and maintaining CARF standards through scheduled management meetings.
Provide direction to nursing staff and schedule nursing staff appropriately.
Ensure nursing staff complete pre-certifications and insurance reviews.
Conduct alcohol- and other drug-related ASAM assessments during admission and on an ongoing basis.
Accurately take doctor’s orders and independently administer medications to clients.
Perform other duties as assigned according to business needs.