PRN- Registered Nurse

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affir. To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: For frequently asked questions, please click here: Req Number MED-26-00016 Location IBHS Burlington - Riverbank (Burlington, NJ) Full-Time/Part-Time PRN Number of Openings 1 Category Medical / Nursing Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides assessment and primary nursing services to consumers in the ambulatory withdrawal management unit. Monitors consumer for signs and symptoms of withdrawal and coordinates medical intervention in conjunction with the program Physician. Dispenses medications per Physicians orders. Provides psycho-educational services and support throughout the consumers’ stabilization process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Completes nursing assessment as component of intake evaluation. Monitors and tracks consumers’ vital signs and indicators of withdrawal. Education for consumers on plan of care Coordinates processing of laboratory specimens and review of findings. Implements medical interventions as prescribed by the physician. Dispenses medications as prescribed and monitors/documents consumer response to these pharmacological interventions. Functions as member of interdisciplinary team. Provides after-hour emergency on call telephone coverage to consumers and their families on a rotational basis/and as appropriate. Cross training for multiple program RN needs.

OTHER DUTIES:

Maintains department compliance standards Provides and coordinates consumer referrals to community health partners Position Requirements KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES ( Competencies): Spanish Fluency preferred

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

RN licensed to practices in the State of New Jersey with at least one year of experience working in a substance abuse facility

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED:

NJ Registered Nurse License Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Weekly Work Hours PRN Proposed Salary $36 per hour Schedule As Needed This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton