Staff Nurse, Addiction Medicine

The Freedom Center, LLC is currently seeking nurses for our expanding residential addiction treatment programs in Brookeville! The Freedom Center offers residential through outpatient addition treatment programs, with programs located in Buckeystown & Gaithersburg, and now in Brookeville! We're looking for full-time nurses (LPNs or RNs) to join our medical team! Must have availability for weekend coverage. We have all shifts available as follows:

Days:

12 hour shifts

Nights:

12 hour shifts

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree or diploma in Nursing. Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN with a current, active, and unencumbered license.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 1 years' experience in a substance abuse/chemical dependency/psychiatric setting required, preferably in a detox and/or inpatient setting. A minimum of two (2) years experience in a nursing role. Behavioral Health or Mental Health Experience is a plus. Experience with KIPU EMR, preferred.

PAY :

LPNs:

$32-37/hour,

RNs:

$42-$47/hour, varies with experience, with opportunities for overtime pay , shift premiums, & holiday premium pay for working holidays.

BENEFITS

Full Time Employees:

Eligible for health care (single & family) after 60 days of employment: medical, dental, and vision group coverage. Ancillary benefits including Short Term Disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, employee discount program, & EAP. 401k with up to 5% matching contribution after 1 year.

PTO & SICK

time accrual with probationary period restriction. Six paid holidays.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

Assure completion of all documentation in EMR, to include admissions assessments, nursing narratives, orders, vitals, medication administration, discharge summaries, etc., in a professional and timely manner. Responsible for admission process, completing assessment, vitals, breathalyzer, skin checks, urinalysis, consents, etc. and documenting as indicated in the EMR. Inform clinical and operations staff of issues that require monitoring or potential side effects. Complete nursing shift report and follow up on previous nursing shift report directives and medical concerns communicated by clinical or support staff Transcribes Physician's Orders and implements all medical protocols, as ordered. Administers medications as prescribed by provider. Assists with emergency situations and make immediate referrals Supports the policies, rules and regulations of the facility, and acts in compliance with federal, state and other regulatory bodies and agencies. Provide patient education in both individual and group settings, including education on new medications, medication changes, health problems and medical care, under the supervision and guidance of the Nursing Supervisor and Medical Director. Ability to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director and Nursing supervisor. Maintains the Confidential nature of all patient and facility activities. Maintains required Training & Continuing Education Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct Meets with patients requesting to see the provider to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required Effectively communicates concerns about patient health to the medical provider and follows up as necessary. Under the supervision of the Medical Director or Nursing Supervisor, assists in educating patients about health problems and medical care. Facilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications. Provides routine nursing care. Participate in regular department meetings. Facilitate Medical Groups as directed. Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc. Functions well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting. Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress. Performs other duties, as assigned within scope of practice.

Pay:

$32.00 - $47.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position is

FULL TIME ONLY.

Are you available for full-time?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Addiction medicine: 2 years (Preferred)

Nursing:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LPN (Preferred) RN License (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Brookeville, MD 20833 (Required)

Work Location:

In person