RN Night Shift--Detox and Residential Nurse Job Manchester Township area,New Jersey USA,Nursing

Position: RN Full Time Night Shift--Detox and Residential Nurse I
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

About Us

Renew
360° is a detoxification and residential substance use disorder treatment facility in Toms River, New Jersey, dedicated to helping individuals begin their journey to lasting recovery. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care that focuses on healing the mind, body, and spirit, recognizing that recovery is a personal journey and that every pathway deserves respect and support.

Our multidisciplinary team of licensed counselors, medical professionals, and addiction specialists works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, individualized care that improves lives. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of a team that values compassion, integrity, collaboration, and excellence, we'd love to have you join us as we empower individuals, foster hope, and create opportunities for lasting change.

JOB PURPOSE

The Registered Nurse for Detox/Residential works in our medically managed detoxification or residential unit alongside a team of experienced RNs, LPNs, Detox Counselors, and Physicians. The position is responsible for collecting objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, interviews, and written records in an accurate and timely manner. The Registered Nurse establishes and documents nursing diagnoses to guide care planning, provides direct care, and ensures the implementation of nursing orders in a safe and supportive environment.

The Registered Nurse may serve as the designated Charge Nurse on duty, responsible for supervision of LPN nursing staff. Experience with mental illness, substance use disorders, or community health required.

If in recovery from substance use disorder, must have 2 years of continuous recovery.

TIME COMMITMENT

Full time 36 hours per week (three 12 and ½ hour shifts). Every other weekend is required. Every other holiday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform nursing care to medical detox/residential treatment patients and provide for patient safety in accordance with company policy and procedure.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Maintain professional boundaries during all interactions with patients and co-workers.

Answer phones and assist with light housekeeping tasks as necessary.

Collect patient vital signs as ordered and/or as needed. Assess for change in patient condition. Notify prescriber of abnormalities or patient change in medical status as needed.

Administer medications in compliance with MD/APN orders and monitor for side effects and/or efficacy. All medications are documented in the EMAR.

Administer PRN medications as ordered and document efficacy in the EMAR.

Complete nursing admission assessment, patient search procedures, and record admission orders. Complete accurate medication reconciliation.

Prepare “sick list” for patients who require follow-up by MD/APN.

Prepare “lab list” to include all patients who require phlebotomy appointments.

Coordinate referrals to contracted psychiatrists for dual diagnosis clients.

Facilitate health education groups as assigned and document attendance and participation.

Complete patient charting assignments for shift, including medication compliance, program participation, reported patient concerns, nutritional intake, and vital signs per protocol.

Perform wound care, venipuncture, and diabetic testing as needed.

Inspect AED, emergency kits, oxygen tanks and diabetic equipment nightly and complete inspection documentation.

Complete refrigerator logs daily.

Complete patient safety rounds per protocol and document.

Arrange for patient transfers to designated Emergency Room as needed.

Assist clients in learning and performing wellness and self-care tasks.

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