Overnight Nurse (RN/LPN)
Company: First City Recovery Centers LLC
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: September 24, 2024
Job Description:
Description:First City Recovery Center is in need of a reliable
LPN/RN to care for individuals suffering from alcohol abuse and/or
substance abuse and mental health in a professional and considerate
manner.
The Nurse is responsible for delivering client-centered care. You
will work under the supervision of the Medical Director, Charge
Nurse, and Program Director. Therefore, LPN/RN professionals must
be flexible, team players, qualified, compassionate, and efficient.
The LPN/RN works with a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) and a
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) who will assist the LPN/RN with
client care.
The ideal candidate must have experience providing diverse primary
care to those who need it while remaining confident and calm.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITIONCompletes the following
documentation within 24 hours of the patient's admission to the
program:1. Admission Note2. Nursing Assessment3. Pre-Screen
Testing4. HRS Consent Form5. Patient Health Examination6. Criteria
for Admission Form (if Detox admit).Under the supervision of the
Director of Nursing, the Nurse is responsible for, however not
limited to:
- Ensures patient confidentiality in compliance with 42CFR,
Part
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining
professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients
direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment
- Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis
Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas
mandated by organizational policies.
- Communicates effectively with other staff members and
demonstrates the ability to work as a team member.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding
positively to changing situations in the work setting.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as
difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical
status regarding response to medications, and related
challenges
- Assisting/Reporting to medical providers;
- Conducting required testing; lab draws;
- Administers medications as ordered/prescribed by the medical
provider
- Follows all medical provider orders
- Monitors behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical
symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to
drug use (both licit and illicit) and mental health concerns
- Obtains vital signs (CIWA/COWS assessments), blood specimens,
and urine samples
- Processes point of care urine drug screens per company
policy
- Prepares take-home medication
- Monitors medication administration closely to prevent
diversion.
- Communicate with Clinical staff on client progress
- Maintains accurate client records
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication
administration on required documents
- Orders necessary medications
- Maintains accurate medication inventory records
- Adheres to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body
regulations
- Maintaining medication inventory and audit records and
providing support to the overall operations of the clinic.
- TB test Administrations and Readings Certified
Requirements:REQUIREMENTS:
- Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state maintains
current licensure per state requirements.
- Maintains current CPR.
- Detoxification experience preferred.
- Current (five-years) of no felonies or substance abuse
convictions.
- Required to have a current TB immunization and/or verification
incumbent is a rector.EDUCATION:A minimum of a Graduated from a
community college with a Practical Nursing Degree or RN degree.
EXPERIENCE:A minimum of 1 years experience in a chemical
dependency/psychiatric setting, preferably in a detox unit and/or
inpatient, partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting
preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurancePhysical setting:
- Acute care
- JCAHO accredited facility
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Keywords: First City Recovery Centers LLC, Kokomo , Overnight Nurse (RN/LPN), Healthcare , Kokomo, Indiana
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