PRN Registered Nurse: 8am - 4pm

Job Description

Job Description

REGISTERED NURSE (RN):  8am - 4pm

Valley Hope’s New Direction’s for families is in search of a very special  Registered Nurse to work out of our Littleton, CO facility.  

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!

New Directions for Families, located in Littleton, is a specialized Valley Hope treatment center dedicated to providing life-changing drug and alcohol addiction treatment for women with children (ages 0-12) and pregnant women. NDF provides a safe place for mothers to receive family-focused treatment for substance use disorder without having to be separated from their children. 

Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of our organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required :  

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

Preferred :  

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.   
• One (1) year of clinical nursing care work experience. 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). 
• Work experience in substance abuse treatment facility.
• Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN). 

COMPENSATION:

• PRN Base Rate of $50.00/hr

Shift Differentials:

• Weekend Day: $1.00

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.
• Implements nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 
• Direct contact with patients. 
• Able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time (typically no longer than 8 hours). 
• Able to push, pull, pull up, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp other items with hands, for either extended periods of time or many times throughout the workday. 
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and able to assist an adult weighing 100-250 pounds.