What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Recovery Nurse position at Ivory Plains Recovery Center?
Addiction Recovery Nurse | Ivory Plains Recovery Center | Adair, Iowa
NOW OFFERING $20K Sign on Bonus*
Ivory Plains is looking for RNs to join their growing team!
Newly updated rates!
About the Job:
Job Description SummaryNOW OFFERING $20K Sign on Bonus*
Ivory Plains is looking for RNs to join their growing team!
Newly updated rates!
- $40-47 per hour Base pay with a $20,000 Sign on Bonus
- TUITION ASSISTANCE $3000 annually
- 12 Hr Shifts
- Night and Day shift available
- Shift Differentials
- Full benefits after 30 days
- Competitive PTO Package
- Complimentary Continued Ed.
- Much more!
- Sign on bonus for FT staff and paid out quarterly over 12 months time.
Roles and Responsibilities:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
- One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
- Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
- Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
- Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
WORK LOCATION:
This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
This position is an Individual Contributor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of client, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates clients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring client safety at all times.
- Assesses clients’ status on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to the providers timely.
- Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
- Obtains provider’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews provider’s orders ensuring all required elements are present and appropriate per policy and procedures.
- Accurately administers medications, per ordered ,utilizing at least two client identifiers.
- Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
- Assesses and documents effects of PRN medications.
- Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics.
- Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, provider) regarding client care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
- Provides education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal client care.
- Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.
- Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all clients on each shift and client assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
- Communicates thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Salary : $3,000