Floater/ Travel Registered Nurse (RN)M-F 5:30a-2p and possible Saturdays 6a-12p
We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.As a
Floater Registered Nurse (RN), you are responsible for providing basic medical services to patients in an outpatient recovery environment; maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and providing for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with facility policy and procedures; and for maintaining thorough documentation of patient records and medical files per State and Federal regulations.
Pay Range:$40-45/hr depending on experience
Benefits:- 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 401k with company match
- Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
- Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
Requirements - Registered Nurse licensed in accordance with the laws in the state of employment.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- One (1) year experience working in substance use and/or mental health field including psych pharmacotherapy.
- Knowledge and experience with regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance with state licensure.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) first aid and BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Experience triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies.
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Regional travel up to 75% may be required to provide facility support.
Preferred- Three (3) year experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy
Responsibilities:- Educate patients regarding medications used in the treatment setting and their side effects.
- Administer/dispense medications (i.e., Methadone, Suboxone, etc.) in accordance with State and Federal regulations, and DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) best practice guidelines.
- Ensure the adequate recording of the administration/dispensing transaction has occurred.
- Ensure the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is followed.
- Place, interpret, and document Mantoux tests for patients and teammates.
- Assess patient responses to treatment and medication dosage/interactions and determine appropriateness for dosing.
- Counsel patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
- Document Nursing progress notes on all patients and maintains medical records including individual patient records, daily medication charts, dosage records, physician orders, etc., as required
- Participate in case conferences, offering professional observations.
- Order medical supplies and maintain a proper inventory and record of use per regulations.
- Make appointments for patients to see physicians; obtain lab workups and provide reminders to patients to ensure appointments are kept.
- Discuss with physicians and team about important changes in patients or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
- Provide referrals for specialized care at local health centers (e.g., Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites, etc.) and follow-up on patients' attendance and treatment.
- Assist in organizing transfers of patients to and from the program; verify medication verbally with nurses of another program.
- Possess the knowledge and understanding of how to recognize and manage an opiate overdose.
- Understand the clinical benefits and limitations of urine screens, toxicology, and other testing procedures.
- Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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