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About The Position

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Able to actively and effectively participate in patient rounds.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with coworkers regarding the medical and psychological stability and general risk level of patients.
• Vital Signs - Demonstrates knowledge and able to properly check vital signs: Accu-Check & safe parameters, blood alcohol levels (BAL), blood pressure parameters, pulse, respiration, temperature, conversation with patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge and able to properly review UA/ Pregnancy test results.
• Performs Chart Checks – reviewing MAR, orders, labs, UA's for accuracy and confirm that all tasks are completed.
• Current RN license to practice nursing in the state of Arizona.
• Current CPR certification
• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Crisis Prevention Intervention CPI

Nice To Haves

• Residential experience 1 year
• Psychiatric experience 1 year

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients’ physical and psychological signs and symptoms of withdrawal from mood-altering chemicals.
• Administer medications as prescribed with the goal of ensuring that the Residential patient is safe.
• Obtains and documents nursing history from patients and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems.
• Performs basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigations as needed. Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.
• Follows Physician orders for patient care for admissions, medication administration, treatment protocols and discharge.
• Provides quality care assurance, following state and nursing guidelines and standards and Infection Control Protocols.
• Monitors patient progress and vitals based on treatment protocols to ensure patient progress and safety and charting patient care in patient and department charts in EMR system.
• Participates in handoff report meetings at beginning and end of shift for continuity of care and effective communication.
• Responsible for accurate and timely communication of all Nursing and Medical supply needs to Nursing Lead.
• Addresses the physical effects of addiction and administers treatments to ease the symptoms so patients can concentrate on breaking their addictions.
• Plays a teaching role in addition to providing physical care. Teaches Patients about the dangers of drug abuse, including the physical and psychological effects; the damage to relationships and family life; and the impact on meeting basic needs such as holding down a job.
• Educates Patients regarding treatment options, including those they can use on either an inpatient or outpatient basis, and those they can use to stay drug-free long-term.
• Educates Patients’ family members about what to expect from the rehab process and how they can support their loved one's attempt to conquer drug addiction.
• Provides advocacy as needed to ensure patient knows and understands their rights and ensures patient informed consent.
• Supervises care given by BHT staff and provides instruction as needed.
• Understands patient care goals as voiced by the patient, making the patient a major part of his treatment and recovery.
• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Participates in peer review as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
• Ensure medications are always stocked by completely inventory regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for CMEs
• Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short term disability, and accident coverage