Registered Nurse (Detox/Mental Health) - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (Detox/Mental Health) - PRN

Valley Hope of Boonville has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated and passionate team! 

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery.  At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of C haracter, C ompassion, and C ommitment.  Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time?  If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

Valley Hope of Boonville, located just outside of Columbia off I-70, provides Missouri with residential and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment services.

Our nurse residency program gives you the tools you need to be successful as nurse at Valley Hope . Our nurses specialize in making patients feel loved from the moment they walk in the door by providing compassionate medical care, key to the short and long-term success of patients in recovery. Nurses typically work with patients from admission to discharge, providing supportive medical care over 30-45 days of treatment, offering a unique treatment approach, and rewarding work experience with hands on help for patients to heal and recover in real time.

Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.   Experience for yourself why our facility was recently voted “One of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America” by Newsweek Magazine.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in nursing. 
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the state of employment. 
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. 

COMPENSATION:  

• PRN RN Base Pay: $40.00/hr

Shift Differentials:  

• Night: Base pay + $4.25 per hour
• Weekend Night: Base pay + $4.75 per hour
• Weekend Day: Base pay + $1.00 per hour 

BENEFITS (for full-time and part-time employees):  

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions as established for each patient.
• Conducts detox admissions and provides patient care during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.
• Follows established policies and procedures for all medical emergencies (i.e., convulsions, suicides, Delirium Tremens, etc.).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection and HIPPA.
• Assists with detox admissions and provides patient care support during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Oversees non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : 

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.