We are looking for a Nurse for our new addiction detox, rehabilitation and mental health treatment center. Nurses would work closely with the Chief of Nursing, and our medical team to provide care to Arkview's clients.

Responsibilities

• Providing advocacy as needed to ensure patient knows and understands his rights
• Ensuring patient informed consent
• Help patient become independent by meeting care goals and measuring those goals against patient healthcare outcomes, adjusting as necessary.
• Quality care assurance, following state and nursing guidelines and standards
• Work on a multidisciplinary team to discuss, assess and resolve patient problems, yet able to work independently
• Provides documentation which reflects services for each client in accordance with licensure standards.
• Maintains the Confidential nature of all clients and facility activities.
• Maintains required Training and Continuing Education.
• Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Complies with all Arkview Recovery Policies and Procedures.
• Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, assists in educating clients about health problems and medical care.
• Facilitates medication education for new clients and for all other clients starting new medications.
• Assists the treatment ream in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
• Takes verbal orders from the Doctor, documents them in the client record, and carries them out accurately and professionally.
• Provides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Doctor.
• Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Utilization Review, Fire & Disaster Committees, and others as requested.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills.
• Maintains up to date training in CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies.

Skills

• Proven experience as a nurse
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Has good work habits; gets things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences, is on time for scheduled shifts, and is prepared to begin work.
• Functions as a team member and contributes positively to the morale of staff.
• A minimum of 4 years experience with chemical dependency and/or dual diagnosed clients, preferably in an outpatient setting.
• Valid nursing license

'Work Remotely * No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• nursing license in PA? (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person