Registered Nurse- Day Shift

The Residential Registered Nurse (RN) will provide care for patients as they progress through the medical process. The RN will collaborate with physicians, counselors, behavioral health technicians, other RN's, and other health care professionals to plan and deliver care using a multidisciplinary patient-centered approach.

• Assess and monitor patients’ physical and psychological signs and symptoms of withdrawal from mood-altering chemicals.
• Administer medications as prescribed with the goal of ensuring that the patient is safe.
• Obtain and document nursing history from patients and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems.
• Perform basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Record vital signs, note changes, and pursue more specific investigations as needed. Identify abnormal diagnostic data and show a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.
• Follow Physician orders for patient care for admissions, medication administration, treatment protocols and discharge.
• Provide quality care assurance, following state and nursing guidelines, standards and Infection Control Protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and vitals based on treatment protocols to ensure patient progress and safety and chart patient care in patient and department charts in EMR system.
• Participate in handoff report meetings at beginning and end of shift for continuity of care and effective communication.
• Be responsible for accurate and timely communication of all Nursing and Medical supply needs to Nursing Lead.
• Address the physical effects of addiction and administer treatments to ease the symptoms so patients can concentrate on breaking their addictions.
• Play a teaching role in addition to providing physical care. Teach patients about the dangers of drug abuse, including the physical and psychological effects; the damage to relationships and family life; and the impact on meeting basic needs such as holding down a job.
• Educate patients regarding treatment options, including those they can use on either an inpatient or outpatient basis, and those they can use to stay drug‑free long‑term.
• Educate patients’ family members about what to expect from the rehab process and how they can support their loved one’s attempt to conquer drug addiction.
• Provide advocacy as needed to ensure patient knows and understands their rights and ensures patient informed consent.
• Supervise care given by BHT staff and provide instruction as needed.
• Understand patient care goals as voiced by the patient, making the patient a major part of his treatment and recovery.
• Support nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Participate in peer review as appropriate.
• Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.
• Ensure medications are always stocked by completely inventory regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Founded in 2012, Axiom Care is a Phoenix-based behavioral health organization that aims to ensure every Aznadian has access to compassionate, effective substance use treatment. With facilities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, we offer comprehensive services including 24/7 observation, inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and recovery housing with a focus on underserved populations.

Beyond our full-continuum community programs, we proudly operate specialty programs for the justice‑involved (in partnership with ADCRR), for members of the Navajo Nation (in partnership with the Navajo Department of Health), and for Veterans (McCain Veteran Center).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for CMEs
• Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice‑impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal
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