Description

Gateway Rehab has a unique opportunity for a PRN full-time RN or LPN located in our Westmoreland residential facility. 

Responsibilities

• Implements assessment and nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Medical Director and Director of Nursing. 
• Effectively contributes to the throughput efficiency of the facility and executes decisive and timely assessments and dispositions.
• Oversees all aspects of the detox and rehab patient admission process, including:
• Pre-screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission
• Obtains physical assessment data and health history.
• Executes medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director and Director of Nursing.
• Records patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
• Provides screening for TB and contagious disease.
• Provides screening for acute medical complaints, e.g., intoxication, abscesses, change in mental status, etc., making referrals to Emergency Department when necessary.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must be skilled and physically able to perform medical necessary intervention when needed.

Requirements

• LPN or RN Licensure.
• CPR certified.

Preferred Requirements

• 2 years nursing experience
• Critical Care experience
• Additional Requirements
• Pass PA Criminal Background Check
• Obtain Child Abuse and FBI Clearances
• Pass Drug 
• TB Test 
• Valid driver’s license with favorable driving record.
• CPR certification.

Work Conditions

• On-site at various Gateway locations
• Able to lift upwards of 20 lbs.
• Flexibility regarding work schedule

GATEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/D