Description

The Registered Nurse cares for patients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse and various co-occurring disorders. The Registered Nurse will work within a multidisciplinary team to foster a healing environment within the settings of inpatient (detox) care behavioral health residential care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the highest quality care to our patients

• Observe and assess patient’s and communicate findings to our providers

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide individualized treatment

• Perform routine procedures (vital signs, medication administration including injections, blood draws, blood sugar checks, urine specimen collection, and clinical documentation)

• Adjust and administer patient medication and provide treatments according to provider orders

• Ensure unit safety and infection control is maintained throughout the shift through tasks including but not limited to decontaminating medical equipment, sanitizing surfaces, etc.

• Provide emergency medical care in patient emergency situations

• Oversee any LPN staff working on shift and sign off on LPN assessments requiring RN Sign-off

• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

• Monitor and document medication administration and compliance as directed

• Maintain accountability of all controlled substances according to federal and state regulations

• Determine and implement specific detox protocols as designated by the provider

• Assist in evaluating patient’s condition and progress with other team members

• Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms following a prescribed course of treatment

• Uphold all HIPAA and OSHA requirements and ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines

• Ensure compliance with all facility and Buena Vista Health & Recovery Centers, protocols, procedure and guidelines

• Report to Nursing Director and Executive Director all situations which require administrative intervention, including incident reports

• Participate in quality management and staff meetings including mandatory trainings and monthly nursing meetings

• Facilitating communication between other healthcare facilities for patient continuity of care

Minimum Qualifications and Skills Required

• Valid CPR and CPI certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

• Level one fingerprint clearance card

• Preferred: Experience in substance abuse or behavioral health or detox treatment setting.

• Will consider new graduates.

• Associates Degree in Nursing

• If candidate self-disclosed in sobriety – Buena Vista requires 1 year of continuous sobriety

Educational Requirements

• Current valid RN License in the state of Arizona with no restrictions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• In a 12-hour work day: standing/walking up to 12 hours per day

• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling

• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching

• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals

• You must have the ability to use tools and equipment required for the position

• Mental Focus: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing