Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location: Scottsdale

The Registered Nurse serves a critical role in the oversight and delivery of client's medical and health services. The Nurse works collaboratively with the Medical Director, Clinical Leadership and Health care team to provide assessment and ongoing client healthcare needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively prioritize client care needs, maintaining excellent organization, communication and coordination of care. The RN provides professional and skilled nursing care for clients in collaboration with their physician and other disciplines. They will be responsible for all aspects of client care including but not limited to client assessment, medication administration, plan of care according to Anew's policies and procedures, functions as a client advocate and educator, and completes and processes all required documentation in accordance with documentation policies.

Benefits:

• PTO/Sick time accrual from start date
• Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits
• 401k Plan
• Pay: $38.00 - $45.00/hour

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Nurse for the Residential Behavioral Health Facility & Outpatient Treatment Center.
• Maintain adherence to medical/nursing procedures that adhere to the OP and RBHF compliance with AZ Department of Health Services LIC requirements.
• Implements and delivers health care management services for clients at Anew's RBHF and OP facilities. This includes providing feedback and supporting policy's related to medication-management, physical health care coordination, and other medical services as required.
• Provide on-site and on-call services for the RBHF.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in clients' care or presentation and facilitates follow through needs for doctor's recommendations and referrals.
• Facilitates the coordination of care for clients between hospitals and emergency departments for new and established residents and schedules or ensures scheduling of follow-up appointments as recommended by the doctor.
• Organizes, arranges-for, and/or transports residents to medical/dental or lab work appointments as needed.
• Coordinate with admissions team and client's family regarding healthcare needs for new intakes upon admission.
• Communicates with the residents' clinical team and families regarding insurance.
• Observes residents to monitor activities and behavior, and documents notable behaviors, medical and medication behaviors, and rules violations. Provide one-to-one supervision for any resident at risk.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with members of the entire treatment team via shift reports, email, phone call, etc.
• May work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Facilitate medication support groups for clients.
• Supervise and document dissemination of medication through daily med line and weekly medication pick up appointments.
• Maintain the accurate documentation of the Medication Administration Record for each client.
• Document, count, and control medications, petty cash, credit card receipts.
• Basic administrative support, such as phones, faxes, correspondence via email, filing, etc.
• Crisis management and intervention within accepted behavior management principles and as directed by clinical team.
• Fully understand and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Professionally, ethically, and compassionately relates to clients, families, referral sources and staff at all times. Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and relate issues.
• Meet quality expectations of accuracy, completeness, and responsiveness to feedback.
• Model and reinforce positive behaviors of clients, and promotes social interaction by conversing with them, participating in activities with them, etc.
• Reports any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Report resident abuse and neglect.
• Attend and participate in assigned and required trainings, supervisions, and weekly meetings.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural, lifestyle, age, gender, and sexual orientation diversities of clients and staff; apply knowledge of age, gender, and multi-cultural counseling skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse, licensed verification required
• Experience in behavioral or mental health setting preferred.
• Experience with crisis-management and de-escalation techniques.
• Specific, required, current, and active licensure, registration, or certification must be maintained in good standing.
• Proficient computer skills and ability use various software programs.
• Have a valid driver's license in good standing and auto insurance.
• Successfully complete drug screen and comprehensive background check.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as needed. Flexibility and adaptability in schedule are essential.