Floor Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Floor Nurse (LPN/RN) – Hickory Treatment Centers

Department : Nursing

Direct Report To: Director of Nursing

Job Type : PRN

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for the healthcare of female and/or male clients suffering from addictions and behavioral health issues.

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the LPN will perform comprehensive physical health assessments on all intakes and formulate a plan of care that includes physician orders, medications, education, and treatments.

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

To provide high quality, acute care for adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay

• Valid LPN or RN completed from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Prior experience as an LPN or RN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Certified BLS provider obtained within 1 month prior to hire.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
• Knowledge of “best practices” behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.

Clinical Assessments & Monitoring

• Performs Nursing Assessment on admission
• Performs intake assessments
• Evaluates clients on an ongoing basis to ensure medical needs are met
• Performs CIWA and COWS appropriately
• Performs pain assessment and is knowledgeable about pain management
• Performs point-of-care urinalysis and pregnancy screens
• Performs glucose monitoring
• Administers two-step Tuberculin PPD test
• Performs COVID-19 testing

Medication Management & Safety

• Understands administration of high-risk medications
• Uses two identifiers when administering medications
• Documents medication administration
• Receives medications from pharmacy and stores appropriately
• Conducts narcotics count and maintain emergency drug kit
• Reports medication errors or “near misses’ to Director of Nursing

Documentation & Communication

• Utilizes “Read Back” when taking verbal orders
• Documents client education
• Assessing, responding, and documenting suicide risks
• Follows admission and discharge procedures

Infection Control & Safety Practices

• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
• Follows workplace injury procedures
• Reports safety hazards to supervisor and/or Executive Director

Compliance, Professional Standards & Quality Improvement

• Maintains a current nursing license (LPN/RN)
• Participates in improvement activities

$29.00 - $33.00 Hourly