Associate Rn Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

We are in search of an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time position! The individual will work under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Charge Nurses.

**Midshift 4p-12a**

Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off

Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for all aspects of nursing care including but not limited to: nursing assessment plan, treatment plan development, ASAM admission criteria, daily assessments and medication administration and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the client coordination with the attending physician, ARNP, Clinical Treatment Team and Chief Nursing Officer.

• Associates in Nursing

• 1+ years of experience as a RN in a detox or similar treatment facility environment

• State RN license in good standing

• Maintains current CPR certification

• Detox and Psychiatric Nursing experience required

• Experienced in administering medication orally, subcutaneously, and IM

• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of withdrawal pain and of a critically dangerous medical emergency and respond appropriately

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Able to respond physically with swiftness to a patient emergency

• Able to respond calmly and timely during an emergency or potential emergency situation

• Familiarity with ASAM criteria preferred

• Familiarity with JCAHO Standards of Care for Behavioral Health

• Electronic Health Record experience

Registered Nurse (RN) Duties:

The Detox Nurse is instrumental in guiding the patient through their detox process per the physician's orders. As well, the Detox nurse works to educate the patient about his/her condition and to assist the physician and ARNP by the accurate clinical reporting of patient conditions, status and proper clinical actions. The Detox Nurse is involved in nursing assessments at intake and performs necessary discharge nursing actions as well as routine reports needed from clinical for insurance patients. This position is responsible for the proper administration, reconciliation, storage and security of all medications. The Detox Nurse reports to the Chief Nursing Officer. The specific tasks and responsibilities for this position include:

• Administers prescribed medications, as prescribed by medical team

• Makes independent decisions within the scope of their license involving patient care

• Uses sound judgment in the informing of the Chief Nursing Officer/Charge Nurse and the Medical Director of all decisions made and when/how they should be communicated

• Monitors and records through our Electronic Health System all aspects of the patients care which includes:

Nursing assessments during intake

Shift Assessments including CIWA and COWS assessments

Changes in patient condition and updates on progress; other relevant documentation, that arise with each individual patient

Discharge assessments and paperwork, follows Universal Infections Control Precautions using personal protective equipment as required, ensures that direct care staff performs these precautions as well as abides by Infection Control and Exposure policies

Reconciles medication at the end of each shift which includes the responsibility of accurately maintaining logs of distribution of controlled substances in accordance to regulation

• Ensures that during shift change the nurse on duty is properly informed of any information needed to continue high standards of care for all patients.

At Amatus Health, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Amatus Health believes that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.