Registered Nurse - Day Shift - Full Time

POSITION:

Registered Nurse

SUPERVISED BY:

Director of Nursing

POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED:

None

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under supervision of the Director of Nursing and in collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, Virginia state regulations and accreditation standards and Arrowwood Addiction Treatment Center philosophy, policies, and procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION:

Needed education to obtain RN

2. EXPERIENCE:

One year of work experience in a mental health/addiction services setting is preferred.

3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Virginia Registered Nurse license.

4. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:

• Ability to read and interpret oral and written information.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to listen and get clarification and respond well to questions.
• Demonstrate proficiency with an EMR
• Ability to effectively multi-task and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
• Commitment to excellence required.

5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY:

Adults

6. SECURITY MEASURERS AND CLEARANCE:

None

7. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION:

Non Exempt

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Position is required to work in a temperature-controlled environment; 80% - 90% of the time spent indoors.

Potential exposure to violent situations.

Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer Calculator

Fax Machine Xerox Machine

Telephone System ID Camera

3. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Tasks

0-25%

26-50%

51-75%

76-100%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Sitting

X

Reaching

X

Reading

X

Driving

X

LIFTING/LOWERING

Light (1-20 lbs)

X

Medium (21-50 lbs)

X

Heavy (51 lbs)

X

MENTAL DEMANDS

Psychological

High

Medium

Low

Mental Stress

X

Work with Others

X

4. JOB CATEGORY STANDARD PRECAUTIONS:

Routine tasks to high exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (although situations may arise in which the employee might encounter potential exposure to any of the above).

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Adhere to Standard and Transmission-based precautions when caring for clients who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS:

None

7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:

Med /High

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

• Place orders to toxicology laboratories, blood analysis laboratories, and pharmacy
• Receive and analyze results from laboratories
• Communicate laboratory results to physician or Nurse Practitioner
• Receive and store all orders from pharmacy in accordance with facility policies
• Take and record patient vital signs according to schedule and policy
• Assess patient symptoms regularly, report condition changes to physician if change in care plan may be necessary
• Dispense medications to patients as needed, according to schedule, and in line with facility policies
• Respond to medical emergencies and call physician as needed for orders
• Screen patients upon admission and work with physician to determine whether patient is appropriate for admission
• Supervise patient monitoring station or delegate to other staff as necessary
• Monitor on-site narcotics to prevent theft or abuse
• Lead patient community meeting as necessary in absence of available Patient Engagement Specialist
• Participate in Performance Improvement Committee meetings as needed
• In absence of managers, act as supervisor on duty and ensure other staff carry out all duties and responsibilities of their positions
• Perform all other tasks assigned by supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Physical Setting:

• JCAHO accredited facility

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $45