Detox RN

Position: Registered Nurse – Lighthouse Residential Treatment

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager as part of an interdisciplinary team ensuring the provision of safe and high-quality medical and nursing care. The RN through nursing assessments communicates client needs to the medical providers and provides education to help clients meet their treatment goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Completes assessments as part of the admission process and throughout the client’s stay
• Executes orders from the medical providers, including medication administration and assessments, documenting all care in the electronic client record (ECR)
• Performs point of care testing, including obtaining urine specimens, and arranges transport to lab as ordered.
• Provides individual and family counseling.
• Participates in the development and delivery of educational curriculum on medical topics.
• Supervises LPNs providing nursing care.
• Administers medication as required by protocol.
• Responds to crisis calls for assessment and pertinent intervention as needed.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Ensures client care by providing support to the interdisciplinary team as needed, which includes coordinating care with outside providers and discharge planning.
• Abides by all federal and state regulations and accreditation standards in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintains good working relationships with support networks, government resources, and community resources.
• Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment for clients
• Completes all agency-required training and continuing education required for license.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Certifications:

• Valid and current state RN license
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications, their indications, common side effects, and common medication interactions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable standards for clinical practice in assigned area(s).
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and insurance.
• Must pass BCI check, all corporate compliance checks, and employment drug screen.
• Must already be credentialed with OH Medicaid

Desired Experience/Certifications:

• Psychiatric or addiction nursing experience preferred.

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