Registered Nurse (Overnight)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States, Massachusetts (USA), New Jersey (USA)

Company Description

At Pinelands you will have the opportunity to work closely within a team of professionals consisting of substance use experts, all dedicated to promoting lasting health and healing. Clinical supervision and guidance are provided on total client care and therapeutic milieu management, as well as career growth and personal development oversight. You will develop an individualized growth plan which will help you develop your professional skills and career objectives. If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Compensation

Range: $39-50 per hour Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience. Our Offer to You! We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing: • 401(k) • Healthcare benefits • Vacation and sick days • Employee referral program • Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc. • Continuing education (CE) programs and training • Weekly training opportunities • Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

The Registered Nurse works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. Responsibilities • Meets with each potential new admission and completes face to face assessment. Screens for medical appropriateness for admission to facility and consults with the medical/psychiatric provider to receive orders for admission. Supports the process by checking belongings, providing searches, etc. as needed. • Completes initial nursing assessment and full medical admission process upon admission for each patient. • Ensures all orders from medical/psychiatric providers are carried out. • Ensure that all patients have signed informed consent for medications prior to the 1st dose. • Administers medications as prescribed and administers PRN medications and documents effectiveness within timelines. • Must demonstrate knowledge of Axis I diagnosis and symptoms. • Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan. • Ensures proper narcotic diversion protocols as per policy are completed each shift • Meets regularly with medical staff and treatment team to discuss patient care, needs and interventions. • Provides assessment of medical problems as needed. • Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification. • Performs vital signs, basic evaluative procedures, and tests. • Performs blood draws. • Maintains NG tube and administers bolus feeds when appropriate. • Provides health education to patients and staff. • Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the patients are ordered appropriately and available in the facility. • Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station. • Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved ones, as appropriate. • Able to effectively and professionally establish rapport with patients. • Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members. • Supervises and supports patients on community outings. • Objectively and accurately documents patient progress as required by policy. • Assists with discharge process. • Maintains an organized and safe environment. • Assesses patient suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others. • Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, as needed. • Makes timely requests for any absences and ensures coverage for any scheduled shift. • Manages patient’s medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated. • Oversees the medication management system that includes but not limited to, medication planning, storage, ordering and transcribing, administration, monitoring and evaluation. • Other duties as assigned. • Monitoring of CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols. • Knowledge of detoxification medication, withdrawal symptoms, and medical complications that can occur in detox. This is a full-time overnight position that will work 7pm - 7am. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at pinelandsrecovery.com. Qualifications • ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) accepted. • Holds a current RN license in good standing. • One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field. • Ability to draw blood required. • Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire. • Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. • Must possess a current Driver’s License in good standing. • *Eating Disorder Division: Obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application. Additional Information We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/ Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce. This offer from "Discovery Behavioral Health" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 75% flex score. Apply Job!