Aliya Health Group is a nationwide network of addiction treatment centers known for diverse, evidence-based programs for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. With a highly personalized clinical approach to treatment and a full continuum of care, we provide clients the tools needed to build a life in recovery that’s enjoyable, fulfilling, and hopeful. Our nationally accredited treatment centers include Vogue Recovery Center, Footprints to Recovery, Royal Life Centers, and South Coast Behavioral Health.

Position: Registered Nurse | Shift: Per Diem All Shifts | Vogue Recovery NV
The Registered Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and administers and facilitates patient care. The Registered Nurse works in conjunction with the Facility's Medical Director and other interdisciplinary personnel.

Job Duties: 

• Patient Care
• Administer medications (PO, IM, Subcutaneous, transdermal (PPD))
• Registered Nurse administers injections when ordered (Tuberculin)
• Manage prescriptions based on MD orders
• The Registered Nurse is involved with ordering and picking up prescriptions
• Coordinate communication with facility MD
• Registered Nurse does medical intake assessments with new client admits
• Patient education in conjunction with MD
• Registered Nurse check PPD results and facilitate further action when necessary
• Obtain verbal orders from MD when required
• Registered Nurse faxs prescription orders to appropriate pharmacies
• Works in conjunction with MD for daily assessments, and follow ups
• Registered Nurse documents client assessments (nursing notes, progress notes, patient education, vitals, systems assessments, etc.)
• Update MAR's and patient status forms/progress notes
• Knowledge of how to document on a medication log {MAR)

Qualifications: 

• College Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
• At least one year experience in an equivalent position
• Must present good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have knowledge of recovery and addictions
• Must have knowledge of psychiatric conditions

Physical Demands:
Must have reasonable ability to do the following:

• Stand, walk and sit during assigned shifts hours.
• Have the ability to manually handle patient belongings with gloved hands.
• Be able to manually assess a patient as part of a physical exam.
• Reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Speak and have access to the special senses within normal limits (hear, taste, smell, etc.) as it applies to patient care.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 20 pounds.

Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPPA.