What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Legacy Healing Detox LLC?
Job Description
Legacy Healing Detox is seeking Staff Nurses. Nurses will be responsible for all nursing related services for each patient. The nurse participates in the Interdisciplinary Team Meetings to inform the clinical team about medical issues. The nurse responds to all emergency medical situations. The nurse is responsible for completing a nursing assessment at time of admission, administration of medications as ordered by physician with completion of associated assessment and evaluation of vital signs, any needed routine nursing care and communicating to the psychiatrist and medical physician any identified needs of the patient. The nurse provides all services under the supervision of the Medical Director.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a detox unit and/or inpatient, partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Regulatory and Joint Commission Standards.
Demonstrates proficiency in verbal communication, computer and written skills.
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes regarding patient confidentiality laws (HIPAA).
Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
Knowledge of Medication Management / Infection Control/Risk Management
AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY:
Adults
EDUCATION:
A minimum of a diploma of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida and maintains current licensure per state requirements. Must have current CPR certification.
We are a DFWP and a EOE company.
Job Type: Full-time