Nurse (RN, LVN) Overnight

Location 914 Country Club Rd, Argyle, TX, 76226, United States Employee Type 40 Hour Full Time Contact Information Name: Kelly Ray Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Description I’m Locally owned and operated, Santé Center for Healing’s goal is to provide individuals and families long‑term recovery. From a beautiful wooded hilltop in Argyle (outside of Denton), Santé’s expert clinical and medical staff specialize in substance use disorders, mental health, dual diagnosis and poly‑addiction, problematic sexual behavior, co‑occurring disordered eating, compulsive behavior…and ultimately the trauma so often underneath it all. And we’ve been making “miracles happen on the hill” for 30 years. Because research supports a longer length of stay and a continuum of care are more likely to support long‑term recovery, Santé’s levels of care include, but are not limited to: medical detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient (day and evening), transitional living, maintaining proper boundaries course, family programming, outpatient clinic, and relapse prevention through lifelong alumni services. This position provides nursing care for the residential patients by monitoring the patients’ safety, interacting with the patients, and providing documentation on patient activities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Coordinates shift assignments between MHTs and nursing personnel ensuring adequate coverage for patient safety and special assignments. Addresses noncompliance issues as they occur on shift. Participates in the development of nursing care plans and in the implementation of therapeutic programming for patients. Assists in the admission of new patients and performs assigned procedures for the comfort and well being of patients. Gathers information and makes observations relevant to patient conditions, and contributes to the development of nursing care plans. Implements a plan for the care of a group of patients assigned on a given work tour. Administers medications and performs treatments which are not reserved to the registered nurse as indicated. Observes patients for reaction to drugs, detoxification symptoms, medical concerns, or any other unusual condition and reports findings to registered nurse and/or physician. Assists in examinations of patients and diagnostic procedures. Assists in teaching and planning for patients’ relating to medication and other topics as needed. Maintains proper documentation and records. Assists in records reviews as assigned. Requirements Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Texas; LVN, RN. Certified in CPR. Working knowledge of the mental health field and addiction related issues are preferred. In order to complete the essential functions of this position the employee must be able to do the following with or without accommodations. Must be able to: Work the schedule of 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM Work with adults with mental health and/or various addiction issues Display coping skills to deal with multiple duties and priorities Communicate clearly verbally and in written format Apply persuasive skills when interacting with patients Maintain confidential information Distinguish the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behavior Summary In addition to a competitive salary, full time employees also receive: Over 5 weeks of paid vacation and sick leave annually #J-18808-Ljbffr