First City Recovery Centers LLC
Overnight Nurse (RN/LPN)
First City Recovery Centers LLC, Kokomo, Indiana, United States, 46901
Description: First City Recovery Center is in need of a reliable LPN/RN to care for individuals suffering from alcohol abuse and/or substance abuse and mental health in a professional and considerate manner.
The Nurse is responsible for delivering client-centered care. You will work under the supervision of the Medical Director, Charge Nurse, and Program Director. Therefore, LPN/RN professionals must be flexible, team players, qualified, compassionate, and efficient. The LPN/RN works with a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) who will assist the LPN/RN with client care.
The ideal candidate must have experience providing diverse primary care to those who need it while remaining confident and calm.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITIONCompletes the following documentation within 24 hours of the patient's admission to the program:1. Admission Note2. Nursing Assessment3. Pre-Screen Testing4. HRS Consent Form5. Patient Health Examination6. Criteria for Admission Form (if Detox admit).Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse is responsible for, however not limited to:Ensures patient confidentiality in compliance with 42CFR, PartExhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachmentMaintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies.Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member.Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challengesAssisting/Reporting to medical providers;Conducting required testing; lab draws;Administers medications as ordered/prescribed by the medical providerFollows all medical provider ordersMonitors behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concernsObtains vital signs (CIWA/COWS assessments), blood specimens, and urine samplesProcesses point of care urine drug screens per company policyPrepares take-home medicationMonitors medication administration closely to prevent diversion.Communicate with Clinical staff on client progressMaintains accurate client recordsDocument accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documentsOrders necessary medicationsMaintains accurate medication inventory recordsAdheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulationsMaintaining medication inventory and audit records and providing support to the overall operations of the clinic.TB test Administrations and Readings Certified
Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state maintains current licensure per state requirements.Maintains current CPR.Detoxification experience preferred.Current (five-years) of no felonies or substance abuse convictions.Required to have a current TB immunization and/or verification incumbent is a rector.EDUCATION:A minimum of a Graduated from a community college with a Practical Nursing Degree or RN degree.
EXPERIENCE:A minimum of 1 years experience in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, preferably in a detox unit and/or inpatient, partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting preferred.
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurancePhysical setting:Acute careJCAHO accredited facility
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The Nurse is responsible for delivering client-centered care. You will work under the supervision of the Medical Director, Charge Nurse, and Program Director. Therefore, LPN/RN professionals must be flexible, team players, qualified, compassionate, and efficient. The LPN/RN works with a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) who will assist the LPN/RN with client care.
The ideal candidate must have experience providing diverse primary care to those who need it while remaining confident and calm.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITIONCompletes the following documentation within 24 hours of the patient's admission to the program:1. Admission Note2. Nursing Assessment3. Pre-Screen Testing4. HRS Consent Form5. Patient Health Examination6. Criteria for Admission Form (if Detox admit).Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse is responsible for, however not limited to:Ensures patient confidentiality in compliance with 42CFR, PartExhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachmentMaintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies.Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member.Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challengesAssisting/Reporting to medical providers;Conducting required testing; lab draws;Administers medications as ordered/prescribed by the medical providerFollows all medical provider ordersMonitors behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concernsObtains vital signs (CIWA/COWS assessments), blood specimens, and urine samplesProcesses point of care urine drug screens per company policyPrepares take-home medicationMonitors medication administration closely to prevent diversion.Communicate with Clinical staff on client progressMaintains accurate client recordsDocument accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documentsOrders necessary medicationsMaintains accurate medication inventory recordsAdheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulationsMaintaining medication inventory and audit records and providing support to the overall operations of the clinic.TB test Administrations and Readings Certified
Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state maintains current licensure per state requirements.Maintains current CPR.Detoxification experience preferred.Current (five-years) of no felonies or substance abuse convictions.Required to have a current TB immunization and/or verification incumbent is a rector.EDUCATION:A minimum of a Graduated from a community college with a Practical Nursing Degree or RN degree.
EXPERIENCE:A minimum of 1 years experience in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, preferably in a detox unit and/or inpatient, partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting preferred.
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurancePhysical setting:Acute careJCAHO accredited facility
PI7c99d3851fc0-35216-31080197