Admissions Registered Nurse Fri - Sun Job Oregon area,Wisconsin USA,Nursing

Position: Admissions Registered Nurse Fri - Sun 9A-9:30P

CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS

We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of the team that transforms lives? Cumberland Heights is more than a campus on 177 acres, it’s a community. Our mission is providing the highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.

Cumberland

Heights Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year

The Staff Nurse/RN supports Cumberland Heights’ mission of providing the highest quality care possible in a cost-effective manner for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.

POSITION

SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse/RN plans and provides nursing care to detoxification and rehabilitation patients. This position also oversees the work of LPNs and medical/clinical assistants as assigned. The Staff Nurse/RN reports to the Charge Nurse and/or the Nursing Shift Supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses plans, implements/supervises and evaluates the care of detoxification patients based on initial chemical dependency and nursing assessments, as well as pertinent clinical findings.

Reviews the admission chemical dependency assessments and completes nursing assessments and care plans on admissions, investigating any indicated medical/psychiatric problems noted with the established time frames.

Interprets, transcribes, implements or supervises implementation of physician’s orders according to established policies and procedures.

Triages all rehabilitation patients, treating and referring according to physician’s orders and established policies and procedures.

Oversees the work of LPNs and medical and clinical assistants as assigned.

Maintains clear, accurate and timely documentation.

Performs CPR and First Aid as needed, as well as automatic external defibrillation according to established policies and procedures.

Responds to medical emergencies on campus, directing interventions until senior nursing management, physicians, or paramedics arrive.

Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.

Ensures that a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.

Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.

Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.

Reacts productively to change.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None except when assigned Charge; in that capacity, supervises other RN and LPN staff members and medical assistants on assigned shift, consulting with the ADON/DON as needed.

Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of accredited school of nursing is required; current Tennessee RN license in good standing is required; a minimum of three (3) years nursing experience, with one (1) year medical/surgical nursing required and one (1) year behavioral/healthcare nursing experience preferred; psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing certification preferred; and/or equivalent education or experience in job related activities.

Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing with current Tennessee RN license in good standing required.
Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience, with one (1) year medical/surgical nursing required; one (1) year behavioral/healthcare nursing experience preferred and/or psychiatric/chemical…