REGISTERED NURSE MENTAL HEALTH CARE- SUBSTANCE ABUSE

About New Horizons of the Treasure Coast New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24‑hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community. Job Overview We are seeking Registered Nurses for our Substance Abuse Unit which will be responsible for the administration of direct and indirect individual care for the Program using the nursing process and nursing judgments based on scientific principles. The R.N. is guided by the Nurse Practitioner Act and established policies and procedures for the unit. Essential Job Functions Observe and assess client's course of treatment while in residence. Perform nursing assessments in accordance with the agency’s protocol for conducting nursing assessments and its procedures relative to frequency and timeliness. Organize, accurately, and complete assessment data. Document clients' progress according to identified needs and goals of the treatment plan. Administer nursing care/treatment according to Agency protocol and procedures in accordance with accepted nursing care standards. Attend and participate in daily treatment team meetings as appropriate. Recognize and report any signs of aggressive behavior utilizing techniques of non‑violent crisis intervention. Monitor all clients on special precautions according to unit protocol and procedure. Utilize individual seclusion and/or restraints in accordance with unit protocol and procedure, as a last resort. Receive and interpret change of shift report. Review each client, evaluating plan of care for those clients assigned. Administer physician‑ordered medications to clients and ensure and accept responsibility for security of medication at all times. Demonstrate the ability to administer medication and/or oversee self‑administration in accordance with unit policy and procedure. Document medication education. Accurately count, administer and chart all medications given according to established procedure. Verify original medication order by client name, medication, dosage, time and route of administration. Administer all PRN medications according to appropriate indications and verify with original order. Administer all scheduled medications within 60 minutes of time ordered. Monitor and document responses/reactions to medication in accordance with unit protocol and procedure. Document all medication variances and report same to Program Manager. Conduct medication count at the beginning and end of each shift, as assigned. Keep medication area secure, organized, neat, and orderly at all times. Ensure charts are assembled properly. Prepare written documentation for all services rendered. Prepare written documentation in accordance with the Agency’s standards for service documentation in the client’s medical record. Accurately document observations, procedures and care provided during the client’s course of treatment. Document individual progress according to identified needs and goals of the treatment plan. Requirements Active State of Florida Registered Nursing License. Experience working with vulnerable populations. Knowledge in mental health and substance use is a plus. Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: #J-18808-Ljbffr