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Bridgeway Community Health is currently seeking qualified Registered Nurse to join our growing Medically Managed Withdrawal treatment team! Full-time swing shift Thursday/Friday/Saturday

Come join our elite team of professionals! who all have a passion to see lives changed and relationships restored.

Primary Purpose Provides nursing care to individuals in an inpatient medically managed withdrawal setting, with a focus on the provision of direct care that promotes health, prevents disease, and treats illness of the individual. Operates according to the Oregon State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts reviews of client admits, gathers additional information when needed to support client care plan.
• Reviews for consistency, MARS, Shift notes and Progress notes from LPN'S. Reports errors or inconsistent documentation to nurse supervisor.
• Conducts pharmacy/medication cart audits and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
• Reviews and maintains Medical Protocols for use by nurses, maintains binder with protocols and desk references.
• Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures under direction of a physician assistant or physician Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures under direction of a nurse practitioner or physician
• Completes accurate and thorough medical documentation, which may include clients' medical charts, medication records, any pertinent observations, computerized dispensing, and pharmacy records, and required state or department database entry.
• Conducts nursing assessment on all inpatient clients. Conducts and documents initial and ongoing focused nursing assessments of the health status of clients. Reports findings to the nursing supervisor or licensed physician as needed. Utilizes appropriate physician's standing orders.
• Prepares and dispenses or provides for the dispensing of appropriate medication or treatment. Provides client assessments as appropriate, evaluates for side effects and potential interactions. Adheres to accepted medical practices and medication management per OAR/ORS.
• Updates and maintains prescription records for treatment and all medical records associated with the storing and dispensing of medications. Complies with federal, state and program requirements related to record keeping and documentation.
• Coordinates client appointments with physician(s).
• At direction of a physician, educates clients in relation to other disease processes and refers as needed to other medical agencies for follow-up for health-related issues
• Maintains records of nursing services including the recording of statistics and compilation of requested reports.
• Prepares and labels specimens. Maintains clinic equipment and supplies
• Charts on all clients seen for medical support.
• Participates in discharge planning for client's ongoing medical needs.
• Conducts annual T.B. skin testing on all clients and staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends staff meetings and works as a team member to identify and implement quality of services.
• Maintains an organized and clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Experience, Education, and Credentials

• Requires an Associate Degree or higher in Nursing and a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Oregon at the time of appointment.
• Experience working with people suffering from the disease of addiction is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of, and skill in performing, current nursing practice.
• Apply nursing knowledge and principles and policies underlying the administration of a nursing service;
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of individuals in the course of medical treatments; Ability to maintain confidential records and information.
• Ability to accept and abide by supervision received;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in English usage and in basic mathematics;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and the public;
• Qualified candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Specialized equipment used in this job

• Personal computer for word processing and any medical equipment necessary to perform the functions of this position.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
• Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Compensation

• Wage will depend on experience and credentials.
• An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees

About Bridgeway Community Health

Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.

BEST Non-Profit Award

For 10 years, Bridgeway Community Health has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Council on Accreditation

Bridgeway Community Health has achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance!

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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