Job Summary:

Join our brand new facility! Our caring Registered Nurses implement nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Executive Director of Medical and/or Director of Nursing. We are compassionately responsible for assessing and monitoring adult patient’s condition and diagnosis with mental illnesses.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishes rapport, gathers data, and determines the needs of patients.
• Respects the rights of individuals, including the ethical aspects of boundaries, care, treatment, and services, allowing the patient to be a major part of their treatment and recovery.
• Respects patient confidentiality and HIPAA as core values of our company, in accordance with Title 42 CFR, ensuring the patient knows and understands their rights.
• Administers drugs, medications, treatments, inoculations, and tests as allowed by law in accordance with established procedures.
• Anticipates the ongoing needs of patients.
• Implements verbal physician orders and authenticates in writing, within a reasonable time, in the patient records.
• Maintenance and inventory of medical and medication supplies.
• Effectively communicates via written, verbal and electronic methods, with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, BHT’s and clinical staff.
• Communicates with empathy and educates patients and their families about medical conditions.
• Accurately and timely records patient observations and activities in patient records and charts.
• Implements safety and emergency procedures during fire, severe weather, or workplace violence drills or actual events, assisting patients to safety.
• Provides recommendations for individual and department goals and objectives.
• Attends regular detox staff meetings.
• Regular attendance is essential to the success of the department.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Sensitive to cultural diversity – being aware of and respecting cultural differences.
• Ability to be non-judgmental and provide care and compassion with chemically dependent individuals during and after detoxification.
• Ability to have nursing competencies verified within 90 days of hire. Includes, but not limited to, unit specific skills, instructional materials, safety and infection control, equipment, documentation and communication, medication administration, and provisions of care.
• Ability to screen, assess and improve patients’ physical and emotional health by checking vital signs, observing the patient or physical checks of the patient.
• Analyze and interpret data to determine recommendations and priorities in treatment using medical procedures, assessments such as CIWAS/COWS or waived testing.
• Knowledge of SI Protocol.
• Confident in reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret policies and instructions to present information effectively in both verbal and written communication skills.
• Open to feedback and responds appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills within the team, as well as patients.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function confidently in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Indiana to practice under the IN-State Board of Nursing – IC25-23-1-12.
• Prefer experience working with addiction, substance use disorder or mental health issues.
• Participates in continuing education and other professional development.
• Proficient with Google Business Suite, Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with electronic medical records such as KIPU.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Responsible for management and disposal of medications and bio-hazardous waste per program procedures.
• Prolonged periods of standing and moving.
• Proper lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling techniques up to 50 pounds.
• Execute proper hand hygiene.
• Use of proper PPE (gloves, mask, goggles, gown, etc.).
• Periods of high stress.
• Teamwork is critical to the success of this position.

Affirmative Action & EEO Statement:

Allendale Behavioral Health values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in any employment practice based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Allendale Behavioral Health is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Should individuals with disabilities need reasonable accommodation to complete the hiring process please contact HR@AllendaleTreatment.com.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Holistic Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Toxicology

Physical setting:

• Inpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Wayne, IN 46825: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person