About this role
Inpatient Registered Nurse — Competitive Pay
Schedule: Full-Time Nights
Join our compassionate healthcare team as an Inpatient Registered Nurse , where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Your expertise and dedication will be crucial in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and ensure the well-being of our patients.
Why Join Our Team
- Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
- Flexible scheduling options
- Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
- Meaningful role with direct patient impact
- Training and advancement opportunities within healthcare operations
Key Responsibilities
- Provides bedside care for various medical patients, including those struggling with substance abuse or post-surgical patients.
- Assist physicians in developing treatment plans, perform patient assessments, monitor a patient's progress and administer medications and pain management services.
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
- Provides mental health and emotional support services.
- Conducts mental health screenings and provides emotional support for patients and their families during treatment.
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.
- Educates patients and their loved ones about the dangers of substance abuse and provides resources and information about the various treatment options for addiction.
- Recognizing symptoms and identifying the type of substance abuse
- Managing symptoms such as DTs, seizures, rapid heart rates, etc.
- Utilizing standards for assessing withdrawal symptoms, such as the CIWA protocol
- Monitor for behavioral changes.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Utilizes time management skills.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
- Adheres to current company policies on best treatment modalities and maintains up- to-date knowledge of progressive pharmacological and non-pharmacological drug and alcohol recovery interventions.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Associates of Science in Nursing preferred. Additional state requirements as applicable. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Registered Nurse in the State.
- BLS.
- 2-year substance abuse/detox experience in a hospital/outpatient setting or equivalent experience.