Job Code/Title: Registered Nurse Inpatient

Department Name: Nursing

Reports To (Title): Director of Nursing

FLSA: Non- Exempt

Summary: The inpatient registered nurse provides direct patient care primarily to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. They assist physicians in developing treatment plans, perform patient assessments, monitor a patient's progress, and administer medications and pain management services.

Essential Functions:

A:        Job Specific

• Provides bedside care for various medical patients, including those struggling with substance abuse or eating disorders and 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.
• Assess and manage the use of restraints when appropriate.
• 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.

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B: Company Specific

Qualifications:

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Licenses/Certification: Registered Nurse in the State. Current BLS.

Experience: 2-year substance abuse/detox experience in a hospital/outpatient setting or equivalent experience. Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board.

Salary : $38 - $48