RN Substance Use Disorder
Full Time
South Boston, VA 24592
Posted
Job description
Overview:
At Southstone Recovery Center, we know that women’s lived experiences are different from men’s, and this can influence how they respond to therapy. For this reason, we designed the partial hospitalization program at our center in South Boston, Virginia, to address the specific needs of women.
Our PHP serves women age 18 and older who have addictions to substances such as alcohol, opioids, or cocaine. This program also supports women who have both an addiction and a mental health concern, or co-occurring disorders. This includes women who have co-occurring disorders such as an anxiety disorder, depression, or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Qualifications:
Part-time/Weekends Substance Use Disorder RN for PHP program - Days needed (8a-5p) primarily on the weekends.
Currently offering a competitive sign on bonus!
At Southstone Recovery Center, we know that women’s lived experiences are different from men’s, and this can influence how they respond to therapy. For this reason, we designed the partial hospitalization program at our center in South Boston, Virginia, to address the specific needs of women.
Our PHP serves women age 18 and older who have addictions to substances such as alcohol, opioids, or cocaine. This program also supports women who have both an addiction and a mental health concern, or co-occurring disorders. This includes women who have co-occurring disorders such as an anxiety disorder, depression, or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
AHRN
Responsibilities:
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
- Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
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