Rn Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Minimum three years experience as an LPN or RN and previous experience in the mental health field, or chemical dependency field or equivalent education/academic preparation required.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances (specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
• Valid driver's license from employee’s state of residence.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Responsibilities

• Performs the required initial nursing assessments utilizing the Nursing process.
• Ability to evaluate medical needs of the patient and work with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the Recovery Program relating to physical health.
• Assesses changes in patient’s status and reports appropriate physical/mental status information to the physician, mid-level practitioner, or other pertinent personnel.
• Develops the healthcare portion of the treatment plan within.
• Provides nursing reassessments on the treatment plan based on patient’s progress and as goals are achieved.
• Accepts and transcribes verbal and written physician orders and incorporates them into the treatment plan as indicated.
• Ensures patient safety including the reporting of incidents and medication errors.
• Monitors the self-administration program.
• Updates physician and interdisciplinary team on patient’s current and potential medical problems with proper documentation.
• Protects patient’s privacy and patient’s rights.
• Communicates/endorses accurate information regarding patient’s status and care during shift reports.
• Evaluates client response and reaction (if any) to medications and/or medical treatments administered. Documents patient response.
• Recommends/revises nursing interventions in collaboration with other staff according to evaluation of progress or significant changes in the client’s condition.
• Provides patient care as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services. Attends professional seminars. Is responsible for providing evidence of continuing education.
• Participates in orientation of new employees, program interns, and volunteers.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Provides for the client’s health education needs.
• Responsible for the use and allocation of various resources, i.e., time, personnel, and supplies.
• Participates as directed in the Quality Improvement Process
• Follows up on medical/psychiatric referrals
• Participates in the infection control program.
• Adheres to confidentiality requirements.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an incident.
• Knowledge of job responsibility in emergency.
• Knowledge of responsibility regarding actions to minimize, eliminate, and report risks.
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.

Benefits

• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses