Registered Nurse Per Diem

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Medical Director

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with patients. The RN is responsible for being part of the Medical team as well as helping to facilitate the flow of the Medical Department and Medication Administration Program.

Education and Experience:

Valid RN license, in good standing, in this State (unless in State with Nursing Licensure Compact)

Minimum 1 year of experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field

Complete TB testing upon being hired

Complete and be within the requirements of Background and Drug screening results

Complete training or certifications in CPR, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Verbal De-Escalation, Harassment/Discrimination, Incident Reporting, Infection/STD Risks, HEP B/C, and Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, and Exploitation, Understanding SUD, and any other trainings required by the State or the Joint Commission.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to administer prescribed medication and medical treatments and following standard nursing procedures
• Ability to assess and monitor physical and/or mental conditions of patients/clients
• Ability to maintain effective communication with patients, families, and members of the health care staff
• Ability to provide documentation, prepare reports and maintain patient/client records, including computer skills necessary for documentation
• Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the clinical supervisor and/or charge nurse and appropriate action has been taken
• Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate
• Ability to participate in defining, interpreting, and implementing standards, policies, and procedures which affect the delivery of nursing care services
• Ability to participate in regular in-services/training
• Performs all other duties as assigned