Part Time Staff Nurse - Days

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Short Pump, VA

About The Position

Are you a nurse looking for a slower pace and an opportunity to connect one on one with your clients and provide compassionate and individualized care? We are seeking a Part time Day Shift RN to join our team! Schedule: 2 shifts per week, 7:00am - 7:00pm, every other weekend requirement Who We Are The Aster Springs Richmond locations provide residential and outpatient eating disorder treatment with housing options in home-like settings in peaceful surroundings. With a team of highly credentialed, experienced therapists, nutritionists, and other team members, we ensure that each client receives whole-person and multidimensional care that helps them progress towards recovery. Our compassionate staff works with each client and their family to create an individualized comprehensive care plan that meets their needs. At Aster Springs – Richmond, we provide evidence-based treatment programs to adults of all genders, ages 18 and older. How You Will Make a Difference This position is involved in all medical aspects of the program care and support of clients within eating disorder treatment facility. Works directly with client throughout shift. May eat with clients, attend groups and/or lead groups. Nurses provide a safe environment with active listening, open communication, and empathy by following the client’s personalized treatment plan. As a client advocate the nurse ensure a multidisciplinary and holistic team approach.

Requirements

Hold current unrestricted RN licensure for the state of Virginia
Appropriate Nursing Degree
Active First Aid/CPR/AED certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Assc)
Documented Proof of MMR and HEP B vaccination
Successful completion of Criminal Background Check through DBHDS, Background Investigation Unit, and VDSS Registry Searches.

Responsibilities

Perform client assessments as ordered
Oversee medical issues and report issues to on-call Nurse Practitioner
Perform blood draws and reporting of values to on call Nurse Practitioner
Understand medical emergency policy and act as lead during event
Must be able to complete all nursing duties
Responsible for all nursing duties during shift
Correctly facilitate necessary shift communications to supervisor
Works 2-3 major and minor holidays annually
Communicate follow up needs to next shift nurse.
Ensure effective communication between lab, courier and other medical offices and professional according to company procedures
Communicate information and concerns to therapists and treatment team
Communicates client information in “Comm log”
Attend all required trainings and meetings
Work with treatment team to present one clear decision/voice/standard to clients
Understand and follows all company policies, procedures and rules
Follow all HIPAA and Privacy laws, rules and company expectations
Builds rapport and trusting relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries
Uses empathy, sensitivity and genuineness during all times
Completes other tasks as requested by management