Registered Nurse Inpatient FT and PRN

Inpatient Registered Nurse — Competitive Pay 
Schedule: Full-Time 

Join our compassionate healthcare team as an Inpatient Registered Nurse, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Your expertise and dedication will be crucial in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and ensure the well-being of our patients. 

Why Join Our Team 

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth 

• Flexible scheduling options 

• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture 

• Meaningful role with direct patient impact 

• Training and advancement opportunities within healthcare operations 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provides bedside care for various medical patients, including those struggling with substance abuse or post-surgical patients. 

• Assist physicians in developing treatment plans, perform patient assessments, monitor a patient's progress and administer medications and pain management services. 

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. 

• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse. 

• Provides mental health and emotional support services. 

• Conducts mental health screenings and provides emotional support for patients and their families during treatment. 

• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs. 

• Educates patients and their loved ones about the dangers of substance abuse and provides resources and information about the various treatment options for addiction. 

• Recognizing symptoms and identifying the type of substance abuse 

• Managing symptoms such as DTs, seizures, rapid heart rates, etc. 

• Utilizing standards for assessing withdrawal symptoms, such as the CIWA protocol 

• Monitor for behavioral changes. 

• Participates in discharge planning. 

• Utilizes time management skills. 

• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. 

• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting. 

• Adheres to current company policies on best treatment modalities and maintains up- to-date knowledge of progressive pharmacological and non-pharmacological drug and alcohol recovery interventions. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor or Associates of Science in Nursing preferred. Additional state requirements as applicable. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. 

• Registered Nurse in the State. 

• BLS. 

• 2-year substance abuse/detox experience in a hospital/outpatient setting or equivalent experience.