What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Registered Nurse position at Avatar Behavioral Health Outpatient Services?
We are looking for RNs who will provide professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs and work with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with clients' treatment plans. The following shifts are available as follows:
Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem Overnight Nurse 7:00 pm - 7:30am -- must be available on Weekdays and Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
Specific Responsibilities:
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
- Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options.
- Consults with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
- Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
- Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain.
- Document all patient information on medical charts and follows the physician's written orders.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
- Provides courteous, high-quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals promptly.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid NJ RN or Multistate License
- Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $ $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $60,000