Per Diem Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate (ADN) or Bachelors (BSN) degree.
• Currently licensed as an RN is required.
• Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.
• If in recovery, one year of continuous sobriety is required.
• Must be computer literate and be familiar with Microsoft products and network components.
• Must have fluid communication skills.
• Must possess a high degree of organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital, chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program, and/or behavioral health experience desired.
• Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age-specific client populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform/document nursing assessments and screenings, including reviewing client histories and establishing a clinical nursing summary of all clients admitted to Hanley Foundation.
• Assess individual client care needs, initiate medical treatment plans, and competently process/implement all care according to physician orders and standards of nursing practice.
• Utilize safe and effective medication ordering and management practices as defined by policy and nursing practice standards.
• Accurately administer and monitor the effects of medications and conduct accurate controlled medication counts.
• Processes physician orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Collect and process lab specimens following proper infection control procedures.
• Provide appropriate client education as determined by client assessments/needs and treatment plans.
• Delegates some duties and coordinates care with other direct-care staff to ensure continuity of client care, staff relations, and service efficiency.
• Prepares and maintains client medical records, including appropriate and timely documentation.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.
• Provide thorough and accurate shift reports to ensure continuity of client care.
• Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands.
• Attend all mandatory training as identified by Hanley policy.
• Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.
• Effectively communicate medical/ nursing issues to the clinical/case management team and serve as a resource.
• Uphold all Hanley Foundation Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain client/potential client confidentiality following Hanley Policy.
• Be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of clients.
• Ensures the privacy and confidentiality of all clients and their medical records.
• Completes duties in a professional and timely manner.
• Reports all alleged incidents of abuse or neglect following all state standards and accrediting bodies.
• Ensures that all records are available for all state and accrediting bodies staff inspection.
• Ensures and coordinates with the clinical staff’s functioning to avoid scheduling conflicts for clients between Administration, Clinical, and programmatic needs or requirements set forth by the standards.
• Stands "On Call" at designated times.
• Reports directly to the MD/PA/ANP and completes orders in a professional and timely manner.