Nurse PRN (LVN, LPN, RN)

Santé Center for Healing, a locally owned and managed facility, is dedicated to fostering long-term recovery for individuals and families. Nestled on a scenic, wooded hilltop in Argyle, near Denton, our expert clinical and medical professionals specialize in substance use disorders, mental health, dual diagnosis and poly-addiction, compulsive sexual behavior disorders, co-occurring disordered eating, and the underlying trauma often at the core of these issues. Since 1996, we've been making "miracles happen on the hill."

This position provides nursing care for patients in our residential and detox programs by monitoring the patients’ safety, administering medications, and providing documentation on patient activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates shift assignments between mental health techs and nursing personnel ensuring adequate coverage for patient safety and special assignments.
2. Participates in the development of nursing care plans and in the implementation of therapeutic programming for patients. 
3. Assists in the admission of new patients and performs assigned procedures for the comfort and well being of patients.
4. Administers medications as ordered.
5. Observes patients for reaction to drugs, detoxification symptoms, medical concerns, or any other unusual condition and reports findings to registered nurse and/or physician.
6. Assists in examinations of patients and diagnostic procedures.
7. Assists in teaching and planning for patients’ relating to medication and other topics as needed.
8. Maintains proper documentation and records. Assists in records reviews as assigned.