Registered Nurse (RN)

In this role, you will provide direct patient care to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Assist physicians in developing treatment plans, perform patient assessments, monitor a patient's progress and administer medications. You will also document any noticeable changes to patient behavior or health. Applicants should have a valid RN license and some specialized education or experience working with behavioral health patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to… Continually assess and address client needs Be accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients Educate client(s) about medications and self-administration procedures. Patient care when in charge Promote teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments Establish and implement individualized nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation Treat information regarding patients, employees, and authorized entity information as confidential Gauging patients' psychiatric states. Administering psychotropic and similar medications. Remove potentially harmful and triggering environmental features. Maintaining knowledge regarding new drugs and substance abuse Develop, update and coordinate the patient's plan of care to achieve patient goals Assisting patients to become independent and meet their personal goals

Psychiatric Nurse Requirements:

Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing, where the latter is preferred. KY State licensure. 1 year of previous Behavioral Health care experience preferred Receipt of BLS training. Maintain the delivery of quality patient care with a specialty in the area of addiction Well-honed triaging, diagnostic, and clinical judgment capacities. Perform patient assessments, develop patients care plans, evaluate patients care plans' effectiveness, modify as appropriate, and document all patient care as appropriate Superb interpersonal and collaboration abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Resilience, immense empathy, and resolution.

Note:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Public Health Physical Setting:

Clinic People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Nursing:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred) RN (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person