Registered Nurse- Inpatient Nights
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Job Location:
Toledo, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our Inpatient Nursing team is crucial in helping clients through the recovery process and ensuring their well-being. The primary nursing responsibilities would involve providing care and support to clients who are undergoing treatment for substance use and/or mental health disorders.
Education Requirements: Minimum completion of RN program at an accredited college prefer bachelors degree in nursing.
Experience Requirements: 1 years of experience working in recovery or behavioral health field preferred.
Licensure Requirements:
- RN License valid in the State of Ohio
- CPR/BLS certification- will train upon hire
- 21 years of age or older valid drivers license acceptable driving record and insurable through the companys insurance carrier.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Monitoring:
- Conduct initial assessments of clients to determine their physical and mental health status including evaluating their substance abuse history and any co-occurring conditions.
- Monitor clients throughout their treatment to assess their progress and address any issues that may arise.
- Assess clients in an individual or group setting who are experiencing active withdrawal while providing a safe and supportive environment.
- Medication Administration:
- Administer medications as prescribed by medical providers in an inpatient setting.
- Client Education:
- Provide education to clients and their families about addiction recovery and mental health treatment options and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Teach clients about medication management coping skills and strategies for relapse prevention.
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:
- Work closely with medical providers therapists case managers and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Crisis Intervention:
- Respond to emergencies and crises within the facility such as code blue overdose situations or clients experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms.
- Provide immediate medical care and interventions to stabilize clients and ensure their safety.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records including client assessments treatment plans medication administration records and progress notes.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards related to client confidentiality and record-keeping.
- Support for Clients and Families:
- Offer emotional support and guidance to clients and their families throughout the recovery process.
- Help clients develop coping skills set goals for recovery and navigate challenges they may face during treatment.
- Advocacy and Referrals:
- Advocate for clients needs and collaborate with community resources to provide comprehensive care.
- Make referrals to external healthcare providers support groups or social services as needed to support long-term recovery.
- Quality Improvement and Compliance:
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance client care and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements accreditation standards and best practices in addiction and mental health treatment.
- Other duties as assigned within the medical department.
**Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen (required).
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
