RN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Responsibilities Skywood Recovery Center is a residential treatment facility offering integrated treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. Skywood Recovery provides individual and group therapy, experiential therapy, equine and art therapy, and yoga. Located in Augusta, MI, a convenient drive from Kalamazoo and Lansing, MI, the campus offers a restorative environment with opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

Qualifications This position is responsible for assessing patients medical needs, monitoring medications, administering and tracking TB skin tests, monitoring random drug screens, and assisting medical providers as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Completes medical screening and/or assessment of new patients immediately upon admission according to level of care procedures. Monitors medication process for individuals living in residential facilities including supervision of medication distribution, supervising self-administration process. Prepares Medication Administration Record (MAR). Provides on-going patient education (group and individual) regarding medications. Implements and monitor procedures for random urine drug screens to ensure that each individual is screened as appropriate. Ensures that test results are documented in medical file and with patient's clinician. Participates in weekly staff and clinical meetings. Cross-trains and supports other areas as needed or requested by Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates a broad base of knowledge in psychiatric and addiction treatment and administration. Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Must have general knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.

Education and Experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree required. Unencumbered State of Michigan LPN or RN License. Minimum 3 years of experience working in psychology/psychiatry or related field preferred.

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Free Basic Life Insurance Student Loan Repayment Competitive Wage