Detox RN- Full Time
Summary
Registered Nurse in a residential behavioral health facility providing medical care, medication administration, and client support under supervision of a Nurse Manager.
Position: Registered Nurse – Lighthouse Residential Treatment
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager as part of an interdisciplinary team ensuring the provision of safe and high-quality medical and nursing care. The RN through nursing assessments communicates client needs to the medical providers and provides education to help clients meet their treatment goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Completes assessments as part of the admission process and throughout the client’s stay
- Executes orders from the medical providers, including medication administration and assessments, documenting all care in the electronic client record (ECR)
- Performs point of care testing, including obtaining urine specimens, and arranges transport to lab as ordered.
- Provides individual and family counseling.
- Participates in the development and delivery of educational curriculum on medical topics.
- Supervises LPNs providing nursing care.
- Administers medication as required by protocol.
- Responds to crisis calls for assessment and pertinent intervention as needed.
- Completes clinical documentation as required.
- Ensures client care by providing support to the interdisciplinary team as needed, which includes coordinating care with outside providers and discharge planning.
- Abides by all federal and state regulations and accreditation standards in the delivery of nursing care.
- Maintains good working relationships with support networks, government resources, and community resources.
- Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment for clients
- Completes all agency-required training and continuing education required for license.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience/Certifications:
- Valid and current state RN license
- Minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, their indications, common side effects, and common medication interactions.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable standards for clinical practice in assigned area(s).
- Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurance.
- Must pass BCI check, all corporate compliance checks, and employment drug screen.
- Must already be credentialed with OH Medicaid
Desired Experience/Certifications:
- Psychiatric or addiction nursing experience preferred.
Schedule: This is a full time position, 12 hour shifts 7am - 7:30pm
Compensation Range: $36.00 - $43.00/hr DOE
Location: Whitehall, OH 43213
LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.