Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Medical Director

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with patients. The RN is responsible for being part of the Medical team as well as helping to facilitate the flow of the Medical Department and Medication Administration Program.

Education and Experience:

Valid RN license, in good standing, in this State (unless in State with Nursing Licensure Compact) 

Minimum 1 year of experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field

Complete TB testing upon being hired

Complete and be within the requirements of Background and Drug screening results

Complete training or certifications in CPR, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Verbal De-Escalation, Harassment/Discrimination, Incident Reporting, Infection/STD Risks, HEP B/C, and Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, and Exploitation, Understanding SUD, and any other trainings required by the State or the Joint Commission.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to administer prescribed medication and medical treatments and following standard nursing procedures
• Ability to assess and monitor physical and/or mental conditions of patients/clients
• Ability to maintain effective communication with patients, families, and members of the health care staff
• Ability to provide documentation, prepare reports and maintain patient/client records, including computer skills necessary for documentation
• Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the clinical supervisor and/or charge nurse and appropriate action has been taken
• Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate 
• Ability to participate in defining, interpreting, and implementing standards, policies, and procedures which affect the delivery of nursing care services
• Ability to participate in regular in-services/training
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work as a team member and have communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs
• Knowledge of DCF and TJC standards within the Department
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal and written Communication Skills
• Knowledge of State and Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws
• Ability to understand and abide by the Drug Free Workplace Policies
• Ability to complete the Harassment and Discrimination training
• Knowledge of Corporate Integrity and Compliance Program
• Knowledge of current technology (KIPU)
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder. Can score above a 70% on the SUD Training
• Knowledge of COWS/CIWA. Can score above a 70% on the COWS/CIWA Training
• Familiar with community resources, or who in the facility to contact for community resources

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• Position is required to work in indoor and outdoor environments as needed. Potential exposure to aggressive situations. 
• Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases.