Position Overview
The RN provides holistic and compassionate nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting clients in an inpatient or residential higher level of care (HLOC) .
Schedule
- Part-time, 0.6 FTE
- Overnight shift: 12am-8:30am
- Every other weekend coverage
Compensation Disclosure
Starting hourly range between $36.00- $42.00
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
How Nurses Empower Recovery
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify nursing care needs, potential risks, and psychological challenges.
- Provides medication management including education, assessing adherence, administration in the inpatient and residential setting only, and monitoring for side effects in collaboration with provider.
- Assists and supports medical and psychiatric providers with medical care coordination.
- Provides medical care coordination between patient, provider, staff, family, and outside care agencies as needed.
- Serves as a staff resource for client medical needs and information.
- Recognizes and appropriately responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation in the client medical record
- Able to follow through with directives provided by a Nurse Manager or Lead Nurse when applicable.
- Partners with team effectively to maximize performance through use of communication skills, knowledge of team dynamics, and adaptation to change to ensure high quality of care.
- Drive clients, staff, and supplies in the company vehicle in emergencies as needed (Inpatient or Residential only)
- Process refills, laboratory procedures, EKGs, vitals, supply ordering and stocking, and triaging of calls.
- Assists staff to provide a safe environment for patient care.
- Adheres to policies and procedures as defined by the various programs including maintaining client confidentiality and client rights.
- Able to take initiative, utilize critical thinking skills, and resource to work autonomously when needed.
Education Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing required.
- Current licensure in state practicing or compact as a Registered Nurse required.
Other Qualifications:
- Must have valid driver's license and be authorized to drive.
- Current Basic Life Support certification required (American Heart Association) within 15 days from date of hire.
- Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
- Employees at Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.