Per Diem RN​/LPN

RN / LPN

Program &

Location:

Plymouth Inpatient Campus

Sign on Bonus: $3,000

Pay Range: $34 - $54.50 per hour (depending on license and experience)

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Morning 7am-3pm, Evening 3pm-11pm, Overnight 11pm-7am

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Long & short-term disability
• Discounted personal insurances
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sign-On Bonuses & Referral Incentives
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's or Volunteer Work
• Free meals at select programs and when available

• TB Screening
• CPR Certification
• Certification in the HPAO approved de-escalation program
• Confidentiality training (42 CFR, Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 & 164 HIPAA)
• Therapeutic Boundaries Training
• Ability to care for diverse populations
• Incident Reporting Training
• All Hazards Training
• Infection Control Training
• Substance Use Disorder Training (including Nicotine Addiction)
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Computer Skills
• Ability to solve problems in a timely and therapeutic manner
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Dually Diagnosed (Substance/Mental Health Disorders), Psychiatric Diagnosis and Medical Co-morbidities

• Compliance with Federal Regulations regarding 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder and HIPAA Regulations
• Adherence to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for Behavioral Health
• Adherence to DEA regulations and guidelines pertaining to controlled substances, including count, administration and documentation standards
• Utilize critical thinking skills and apply best nursing practices in accordance with policy when making decisions and problem solving to provide for best patient care and outcome
• Be familiar with best practice standards in line with ASAM criteria inclusive of detox protocols, MAT and/or pharmacology
• Documents patient information according to established alcohol/drug protocols as well as any psychiatric/medical conditions per DPH Regulations indicated
• Assist the patient in understanding the disease process through education and therapeutic relationship
• Understands medication uses, side effects and food-drug interactions
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
• Utilizes effective time management
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Triage patient issues for the attending Practitioner
• Responsible for HPAO continued education in the field of substance use disorders
• Attends supervision with assigned supervisor twice monthly and/or as needed based on status or concerns
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings
• May be mandated to cover designated program/shifts based upon safe staffing needs
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager, Program Director, Site Director, and/or DON

• Perform shift specific duties to ensure the unit is cleaned and properly stocked with necessary medical supplies
• Delegates and oversees the work of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (Recovery Specialists/RS) as appropriate
• Provide a comprehensive, concise shift report for all incoming nursing and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (RS) staff
• Complete Admission and Discharge Assessments and procedures
• Monitor and treat patients who have co-occurring medical/psychiatric illness
• Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patients each shift
• Conduct controlled substance count and syringe count (when applicable) at the change of every shift (with one on-coming and one off-going nurse) and sign the controlled substance register
• Monitor vital signs and assess withdrawal signs and symptoms per protocol
• Administer routine PRN medications according to the nursing standards of care
• Fax medication orders to pharmacies and alert MD/NP when prior-authorizations are required for medications
• Conducts suicide risk assessment as needed and communicates information to practitioner
• Review medications received from pharmacy
• Conduct a nursing assessment/physical assessment including medication reconciliation and treatment plan on patients admitted to the unit
• Provide psycho-educational groups on medication awareness and effects as well as other subjects associated with addiction/mental illness, if required
• Ability to engage in verbal de-escalation of patients and provide appropriate behavioral interventions to maintain safety
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries by setting limits and enforcing rules in a respectful manner
• Triage medication concerns for the attending practitioner
• Complete all required shift tasks delegated for monitoring, auditing, and compliance (logs, reports as assigned)
• Audit unit supplies and submit orders as needed to supervisor
• Coordination with nutritionist and dietary department for any patient nutritional needs, including allergies, preferences, nutrition screening concerns
• Report any environmental/safety concerns to the supervisor immediately
• Complete chart audits as requested to ensure…